Every one is well or ill at ease, according as he finds himself! not he whom the world believes, but he who believes himself to be so, is content; and in him alone belief gives itself being and reality
Michel de MontaigneIt is fear that I stand most in fear of, in sharpness it exceeds every other feeling.
Michel de MontaigneIf by being overstudious, we impair our health and spoil our good humor, let us give it up.
Michel de Montaigne