Quote of Michel de Montaigne - My trade and art is...

Biography - Michel de Montaigne:

French philosopher.
Born: 1533 - Died: 1592
Period:
16th century
Place of birth: France
France

Source: Essays

Quote

My trade and art is to live."
Michel de Montaigne - Essays

Translation

(French, German)

Mon métier et mon art, c'est vivre."
Michel de Montaigne - Essais

Mein Gewerbe und meine Kunst sind zu leben."
Michel de Montaigne - Essais

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