I have never observed other effects of whipping than to render boys more cowardly, or more willfully obstinate.
Michel de MontaigneThe laws of conscience, though we ascribe them to nature, actually come from custom.
Michel de MontaigneI set forth a humble and inglorious life; that does not matter. You can tie up all moral philosophy with a common and private life just as well as with a life of richer stuff. Each man bears the entire form of man's estate.
Michel de MontaigneThere is a sort of gratification in doing good which makes us rejoice in ourselves.
Michel de Montaigne