Quote of Michel de Montaigne - I speak truth, not so much...
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
I speak truth, not so much as I would, but as much as I dare; and I dare a little more, as I grow older.
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Quotes for: to dare
Quotes for: truth
To be able to discern what is true as true and what is false as false — this is the mark and character of intelligence.
Truth prevails only to the extent that we successfully assert it. The victory of reason can only be the victory of rational people.
Quotes for: Age
Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he is young nor weary in the search thereof when he is grown old. For no age is too early or too late for the health of the soul.
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