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A man may be humble through vainglory.

— Michel de Montaigne

More from Michel de Montaigne

  1. How many valiant men we have seen to survive their own reputation!
  2. I find that the best goodness I have has some tincture of vice.
  3. Ceux qui ont apparie notre vie a un songe ont eu de la raison...Nous veillons dormants et veillants dormons.
  4. Saying is one thing and doing is another.
  5. Quelle verite que ces montagnes bornent, qui est mensonge qui se tient au dela?
  6. There were never in the world two opinions alike, any more than two hairs or two grains. Their most universal quality is diversity.
  7. L'homme est bien insense. Il ne saurait forger un ciron, et forge des Dieux a douzaines.
  8. I will follow the good side right to the fire, but not into it if I can help it.

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Topics in this quote

  • truth
  • character
  • humility
  • motivation
  • ego
  • pride

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