When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is not amusing herself with me more than I with her.
Michel de MontaigneArts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are found and perfected by degrees, by often handling and polishing.
Michel de MontaigneAs by some might be saide of me: that here I have but gathered a nosegay of strange floures, and have put nothing of mine unto it, but the thred to binde them. Certes, I have given unto publike opinion, that these borrowed ornaments accompany me; but I meane not they should cover or hide me.
Michel de MontaigneThe judgment is an utensil proper for all subjects, and will have an oar in everything.
Michel de Montaigne