Quote of Michel de Montaigne - Every man bears the whole stamp...
Biography - Michel de Montaigne:
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne is a French Renaissance writer and philosopher.
Born: 1533 - Died: 1592
Period:
16th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1533 - Died: 1592
Period:
16th century
Place of birth: France
Every man bears the whole stamp of the human condition.
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Translation
(French, German)
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Quotes about human nature:
Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world's original sin. If the caveman had known how to laugh, History would have been different.
Humankind has become so much one family that we cannot ensure our own prosperity except by ensuring that of everyone else. If you wish to be happy yourself, you must resign yourself to seeing others also happy.
Why should the law refuse its protection to any sensitive being? The time will come when humanity will extend its mantle over everything which breathes.
Quotes about man, all human beings:
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