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The soul which has no fixed purpose in life is lost; to be everywhere, is to be nowhere.

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Wit is a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not how to use it discreetly.

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It is a monstrous thing that I will say, but I will say it all the same: I find in many things more restraint and order in my morals than in my opinions, and my lust less depraved than my reason.

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No wind serves him who addresses his voyage to no certain port.

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

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I know well what I am fleeing from but not what I am in search of.

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One may be humble out of pride.

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Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds outside desperate to get in, and those inside equally desperate to get out.

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Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.

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

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Biography

Nationality: French

Type: Philosopher

Born: February 28th, 1533

Died: September 13th, 1592

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