Education Montaigne Quotes

In my youth I studied for ostentation; later, a little to gain wisdom; now, for recreation; never for gain. — Michel De Montaigne

In the education of children there is nothing like alluring the interest and affection; otherwise you only make so many asses laden with books. — Michel De Montaigne

I do not teach. I relate. — Michel De Montaigne

I say that male and female are cast in the same mold; except for education and habits, the difference is not great. — Michel De Montaigne

Let [children] be able to do all things, and love to do only the good. — Michel De Montaigne

Natural inclinations are assisted and reinforced by education, but they are hardly ever altered or overcome. — Michel De Montaigne

Our speech has its weaknesses and its defects, like all the rest. Most of the occasions for the troubles of the world are grammatical. — Michel De Montaigne

I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly. — Michel De Montaigne