Everyone gives the title of barbarism to everything that is not in use in his own country.
Michel de MontaigneWe imagine much more appropriately an artisan on his toilet seat or on his wife than a great president, venerable by his demeanorand his ability. It seems to us that they do not stoop from their lofty thrones even to live.
Michel de Montaigne~The value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them ~
Michel de MontaigneHow often our involuntary facial motions testify to the thoughts we were keeping secret, and betray us to those around!
Michel de Montaigne