My life has been full of terrible misfortunes most of which never happened.

- Michel De Montaigne

Don't be afraid to say what you are not afraid to think

- Michel De Montaigne

Rejoice in the things that are present; all else is beyond thee.

- Michel De Montaigne

I quote others only in order the better to express myself.

- Michel De Montaigne

Happiness involves working toward meaningful goals.

- Michel De Montaigne

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

- Michel De Montaigne

A man who fears suffering is already suffering from what he fears.

- Michel De Montaigne

A man must learn to endure patiently what he cannot avoid conveniently.

- Michel De Montaigne

A man is not hurt so much by what happens, as by his opinion of what happens.

- Michel De Montaigne