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Lessons from Michel de Montaigne’s literary appreciation and criticism
It is only recently that people have started to regard literary, historical, and philosophical studies as worthless. Parents warn their children against humanities studies, and […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s advice on personal growth
“Let us allow fortune to do her thing, and she will then give us the chance to do ours,” wrote Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) in […]
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