Nature has with a Motherly Tenderness observed this, that the Action she has enjoyned us for our Necessity should be also pleasant to us, and invites us to them, not only by Reason, but also by Appetite: and ยtis Injustice to infringe her Laws.
Michel de MontaigneThe most useful and honorable science and occupation for a woman is the science of housekeeping. I know some that are miserly, very few that are good managers.
Michel de Montaigne... whoever believes anything esteems that it is a work of charity to persuade another of it.
Michel de MontaigneEvery man may speak truly, but to speak methodically, prudently, and fully is a talent that few men have.
Michel de Montaigne