That is why Bias jested with those who were going through the perils of a great storm with him and calling on the gods for help: "Shut up," he said, "so that they do not realize that you are here with me.
Michel de MontaigneI am disgusted with innovation, in whatever guise, and with reason, for I have seen very harmful effects of it.
Michel de MontaigneI am one of those who hold that poetry is never so blithe as in a wanton and irregular subject.
Michel de Montaigne