Quote of Michel de Montaigne: To know much is often the...
Biography - Michel de Montaigne:
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne is a French Renaissance writer and philosopher. He is best known for his Essays, in which he explores human nature, wisdom, and tolerance through personal reflections and skeptical maxims.
Born: 1533 - Died: 1592
Period:
16th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1533 - Died: 1592
Period:
16th century
Place of birth: France
To know much is often the cause of doubting more.
Translation
(French)
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Quotes for: to know
Mistakes are, after all, the foundations of truth, and if a man does not know what a thing is, it is at least an increase in knowledge if he knows what it is not.
The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.
Quotes about doubt:
But the most beautiful of all doubts
Is when the downtrodden and despondent raise their heads and
Stop believing in the strength
Of their oppressors.
Is when the downtrodden and despondent raise their heads and
Stop believing in the strength
Of their oppressors.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.
Michel de Montaigne also said...
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