Michel de Montaigne
French Renaissance philosopher and essayist
ποΈFebruary 28, 1533 - September 13, 1592
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πBiography
Michel de Montaigne was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance, known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Authored 'Essays'
- β¦Popularized the essay genre
π¬Famous Quotes
"The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.
"A wise man sees as much as he ought, not as much as he can.
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