Michel De MontaigneMichel De Montaigne, [Michel Eyquem De Montaigne] (1532-1592) French Renaissance scholar, philosopher, writer

Michel De Montaigne Quote

“I see men ordinarily more eager to discover a reason for things than to find out whether things are so.”

Michel De MontaigneMichel De Montaigne
~ Michel De Montaigne

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E Archer, NYC

Often we have a lot invested in our myths and self-delusions.

Mike, Norwalk

Well said Archer ;-) SO SO accurate

RobertSRQ

Yes, Acher, you hit the nail on the head

J Carlton, Calgary

I wonder if sometimes when we discover the reason for things...we find out that certain things "aren't so". Always follow the money if you want the reasons and the truth.

warren, olathe

I see men ordinarily more eager to explain things so that others will believe what is not so.

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