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Michel Montaigne
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Noun1.Michel Montaigne - French writer regarded as the originator of the modern essay (1533-1592)Michel Montaigne - French writer regarded as the originator of the modern essay (1533-1592)


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The French philosopher Michel de Montaigne summed it up, when, quoting some Latin writer for which I still cannot find the reference, he recalled that the masterpieces of today are the paper used to wrap fish at market tomorrow.
The French philosopher and writer Michel de Montaigne said, "Traveling through the world produces a marvelous clarity in the judgment of men.
The one she'd sent me featured a quote from French scholar Michel de Montaigne.
 
 
 
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