There is nothing so extreme that is not allowed by the custom of some nation or other. — Michel de Montaigne
No man is exempt from saying silly things; the mischief is to say them deliberately. — Michel de Montaigne
There is power in ambition, pleasure in luxury…but envy can gain nothing but vexation. — Michel de Montaigne
Men … are not agreed about any one thing, not even that heaven is over our heads. — Michel de Montaigne
As far as fidelity is concerned, there is no animal in the world as treacherous as man. — Michel de Montaigne