The laws of conscience, though we ascribe them to nature, actually come from custom.
Michel de MontaigneThus we should beware of clinging to vulgar opinions, and judge things by reason's way, not by popular say.
Michel de MontaigneIt takes strong ears indeed to hear ourselves judged frankly, and because there are few who can endure criticism without being stung by it, those who venture to criticize us perform a remarkable act of friendship. For it is a healthy love that will risk wounding or offending in order to profer a benefit.
Michel de Montaigne