Quotes by Montaigne, Michel Eyquem De

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It would be better to have no laws at all, than to have too many. >>

The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness. >>

Quotations about Repentance

Most people repent their sins by thanking God they ain't so wicked as >>

But with morning cool repentance came. >>

It is foolish to lay out money for the purchase of repentance. >>

One may disavow and disclaim vices that surprise us, and whereto our passions transport us; but those which by long habits are rooted in a strong and powerful will are not subject to contradiction. Repentance is but a denying of our will, and an opposition of our fantasies.

Montaigne, Michel Eyquem De