I have a vocabulary all my own. I "pass the time" when it is wet and disagreeable. When it is fine I do not wish to pass it; I ruminate it and hold on to it. We should hasten over the bad, and settle upon the good.
Michel de MontaigneWhen I was young, beautiful ancient statues were castrated, so that the eye might not be corrupted.... Nothing was gained, unless horses and asses had also been castrated.
Michel de MontaigneOur religion is made to eradicate vices, instead it encourages them, covers them, and nurtures them.
Michel de MontaigneChildren's games are hardly games. Children are never more serious than when they play.
Michel de Montaigne