The secret counsels of princes are a troublesome burden to such as have only to execute them. Michel de Montaigne More Quotes by Michel de Montaigne More Quotes From Michel de Montaigne I had rather complain of ill-fortune than be ashamed of victory. Michel de Montaigne victoryfortunecomplaining The truth of these days is not that which really is, but what every man persuades another man to believe. Michel de Montaigne truthmenbelieve I do not teach. I relate. Michel de Montaigne teachteachingeducation Ignorance is the softest pillow on which a man can rest his head. Michel de Montaigne pillowignorancemen Wise people are foolish if they cannot adapt to foolish people. Michel de Montaigne wisdomwisefunny When I play with my cat, who knows whether I do not make her more sport than she makes me? Michel de Montaigne catplaysports Whether the events in our life are good or bad, greatly depends on the way we perceive them. Michel de Montaigne law-of-attractioneventsattitude It is an absolute perfection... to get the very most out of one's individuality. Michel de Montaigne absolutesindividualityperfection In plain truth, lying is an accursed vice. We are not men, nor have any other tie upon another, but by our word. Michel de Montaigne successlifelying Honesty is a question of right and wrong, not a matter of policy Michel de Montaigne policyhonestymatter One may be humble out of pride. Michel de Montaigne pridehumilityhumble If I speak of myself in different ways, that is because I look at myself in different ways. Michel de Montaigne differentreflectionlooks People of our time are so formed for agitation and ostentation that goodness, moderation, equability, constancy, and such quiet and obscure qualities are no longer felt. Michel de Montaigne societybusinesspeople In nine lifetimes, you'll never know as much about your cat as your cat knows about you. Michel de Montaigne catninelifetime I want death to find me planting my cabbages, but careless of death, and still more of my unfinished garden. Michel de Montaigne cabbagegardenwant A wise man sees as much as he ought, not as much as he can. Michel de Montaigne wisdomwiseinspirational I neither complain of the past, nor do I fear the future. Michel de Montaigne futurecomplainingpast Happiness involves working toward meaningful goals. Michel de Montaigne goalhappinessmeaningful If you want it to be so, history can be a waste of time; it can also be, if you want it to be so, a study bearing fruit beyond price. Michel de Montaigne words-of-wisdomfruitwaste The finest lives in my opinion are the common model, without miracle and without extravagance. Michel de Montaigne extravagancemiraclelife
