Great authors, when they write about causes, adduce not only those they think are true but also those they do not believe in, provided they have some originality and beauty. They speak truly and usefully enough if they speak ingeniously.


The Complete Essays of Montaigne (ed. 1976)

Michel de Montaigne Quotes

Great authors, when they write about causes, adduce not only those they think are true but also those they do not believe in, provided they have some ...

Great authors, when they write about causes, adduce not only those they think are true but also those they do not believe in, provided they have some ...

Great authors, when they write about causes, adduce not only those they think are true but also those they do not believe in, provided they have some ...

Great authors, when they write about causes, adduce not only those they think are true but also those they do not believe in, provided they have some ...