- Michel de Montaigne
(02/28/1553 – 09/13/1592)
French writer
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"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the misfortune is to do it solemnly."
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"A painter paints his pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence. We provide the music, and you provide the silence."
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| "Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent." |
"An angel—with spurs."
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| "My mama always used to tell me: 'If you can't find somethin' to live for, you best find somethin' to die for." |  |
"I've read about foreign policy and studied—I know the number of continents."
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"Poor George, he can't help it—he was born with a silver foot in his mouth."
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| Died 09/12 | Died 09/13 | Died 09/14 | Death Dates |