When all is summed up, a man never speaks of himself without loss; his accusations of himself are always believed; his praises never. -Michel de Montaigne

 

When all is summed up, a man never speaks of himself without loss; his accusations of himself are always believed; his praises never.


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I will follow the right side even to the fire, but excluding the fire if I can.

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He who has not a good memory should never take upon himself the trade of lying. -Michel de Montaigne
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He who fears will suffer, he already suffers from his fear.

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