It is not without good reason, that he who has not a good memory should never take upon him the trade of lying.
Michel de MontaigneEvery period of life has its peculiar prejudices; whoever saw old age, that did not applaud the past, and condemn the present times?
Michel de MontaigneNo man divulges his revenue, or at least which way it comes in: but every one publishes his acquisitions.
Michel de MontaigneWater, earth, air, fire, and the other parts of this structure of mine are no more instruments of your life than instruments of your death. Why do you fear your last day? It contributes no more to your death than each of the others. The last step does not cause the fatigue, but reveals it. All days travel toward death, the last one reaches it.
Michel de Montaigne