Michel de Montaigne - 'Tis the sharpness of our mind that gives the

'Tis the sharpness of our mind that gives the edge to our pains and pleasures.

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Montaigne, Michel de. The Complete Essays of Montaigne. Translated by Donald M. Frame, Stanford UP, 1958, p. 40.

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About the Author

Michel de Montaigne

Born: February 28, 1533
Died: September 13, 1592
Nationality: French
Profession: Philosopher

Biography

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, also known as Lord of Montaigne, was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance, known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for its merging of casual anecdotes and autobiography with intellectual insight. His massive volume Essais contains some of the most influential essays ever written.

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