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Michel de Montaigne’s art of living quietly
In our century, the protection of privacy has acquired crucial importance. I cannot even count the number of celebrities that have seen their life disrupted […]
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Michel de Montaigne and the art of living
When I analyse the biography of great individuals, I always focus on one question: What did they do to become great? My objective is to […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography: tradition versus change
I view Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) as one of the most realistic philosophers in history. He was remarkably talented at analysing problems, reviewing possible solutions, […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography: literary hints and clues
In literary criticism, there is a current that regards all works of literature as autobiographical, even when the author had no intention of speaking about […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (5 of 5): joy until the last minute
Some people are so afraid of dying that they waste hundreds of hours trying to protect themselves against the normal risks of life. They fear […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (4 of 5): the pinnacle years
When things are falling apart and everything seems lost, we might just as well enjoy ourselves. Once we realize that our days are counted, there […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (3 of 5): dealing with chronic illness
People always show their true colours in times of crisis. We can then recognize our true friends, true priorities, and the best and worst pars […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (2 of 5): his momentous decision
The most intriguing aspect in the biography of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) is his decision, when he was in his late thirties, to abandon a […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (1 of 5): his early years
I consider the French essayist Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) one of the most underrated philosophers in history. He is not on the same level as […]
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The hidden message in Michel de Montaigne’s literary legacy
Learning to fish is more valuable than getting a free meal, because the former can feed us for a lifetime. Methods are far more valuable […]
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