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Socrates thought and so do I that the wisest theory about the gods is no theory at all.
Michel de Montaigne
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Michel de Montaigne
Age: 59 †
Born: 1533
Born: February 28
Died: 1592
Died: September 13
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French Moralist
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Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
Miquèu Eiquèm de Montanha
Miqueu Eiquem de Montanha
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The oldest and best known evil was ever more supportable than one that was new and untried.
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He loves little who loves by rule.
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