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Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Montaigne

By Michel de Montaigne

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** Explore the wisdom of the ages through curated excerpts that offer unique insight into life's great questions.

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2003-01-01
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** "Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Montaigne" by Michel de Montaigne is a collection of quotes intended to offer highlights into the notable works of Michel de Montaigne, crafted in the early 21st century. The arrangement of this book is based on excerpts from Montaigne’s writing. Readers will find a variety of highlights on topics such as human emotions, philosophy, social customs, nature of happiness, the complexity of human relationships, and the importance of philosophical study. This collection begins with an editor's note that explains the easy availability of Montaigne's writings. **

About the Author

Michel Eyquem, Seigneur de Montaigne, commonly known as Michel de Montaigne, was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance. He is known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for its merging of casual anecdotes and autobiography with intellectual insight. Montaigne had a direct influence on numerous Western writers; his massive volume Essais contains some of the most influential essays ever written.

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