Philosophical discussions habitually make men happy and joyful not frowning and sad.
Michel de MontaigneObstinacy and heat in argument are surest proofs of folly. Is there anything so stubborn, obstinate, disdainful, contemplative, grave, or serious, as an ass?
Michel de MontaigneThe same reason that makes us chide and brawl and fall out with any of our neighbors, causeth a war to follow between Princes.
Michel de MontaigneThe laws keep up their credit, not by being just, but because they are laws; 'tis the mystic foundation of their authority; they have no other, and it well answers their purpose. They are often made by fools; still oftener by men who, out of hatred to equality, fail in equity; but always by men, vain and irresolute authors.
Michel de Montaigne