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Mike Mason's Reviews > Four Essays: Michel de Montaigne (Penguin 60s) by Michel de Montaigne
Four Essays: Michel de Montaigne (Penguin 60s) by Michel de Montaigne (1995-09-01)
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Another of my dad’s stash of Penguin 1960’s short works. This has four essays by Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) the great essayist. To be fair I was glad not to have to read the longer versions…Preferred the one on conversation. Everyone should read methinks.
On the Cannibals
Bravery does not consist in firm arms and legs but in firm minds and souls.
On Smells
When choosing where to stay, my principal concern is to avoid air which is oppressive and stinking.
On the Art of Conversation
It is impossible to argue in good faith with a fool. Not only my judgement is corrupted at the hands of so violent a master, so is my sense of right and wrong.
On Thumbs
Doctors say that our thumb is our master-finger�
On the Cannibals
Bravery does not consist in firm arms and legs but in firm minds and souls.
On Smells
When choosing where to stay, my principal concern is to avoid air which is oppressive and stinking.
On the Art of Conversation
It is impossible to argue in good faith with a fool. Not only my judgement is corrupted at the hands of so violent a master, so is my sense of right and wrong.
On Thumbs
Doctors say that our thumb is our master-finger�
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