1. The growth process of a truly knowledgeable person is like the growth process of an ear of wheat: when the ear of wheat is empty, it grows quickly and is proudly held high, but when the ear of wheat is mature and full, it begins to be humble and hang down. Complete works of Montaigne's prose

The greatest thing in the world is that a person knows how to be his own master. Complete works of Montaigne's prose

Fate doesn't matter to us, it only supplies raw materials and seeds for our interests, so that the soul stronger than it can change and use at any time, because the soul is the only master of its own fortunes. attempt

The hardest thing for people to do is consistency, and the easiest thing to do is impermanence. Complete works of Montaigne's prose

5. Without a certain goal, wisdom will be lost; Where there is a goal, there is no goal. attempt

6. Happiness is always mixed with pain, and human beings cannot enjoy pure and perfect things. In this case, I advise readers that it is not good to be too simple and keen in heart and too observant in seeing problems. When dealing with human affairs, it is enough to be bold, not too much. Everything in the world, there are always too many contradictory aspects and different forms, too much consideration, but confused. Montaigne's prose

7. Our desires despise and ignore what we have, but pursue what we don't have. Complete works of Montaigne's prose

8. Only those who love themselves can be loved. attempt

9. Being mentally satisfied means shrinking or being tired. The noble spirit, in its own body, never knows how to stay. It constantly strives to surpass itself, go forward bravely and never stop. attempt

10. There are two reasons for arrogance: overestimating yourself and underestimating others.

1 1. The essence of life is death. Therefore, only those who are willing to live can truly feel the distress of death.

12. People are usually troubled by their views on things, not by the things themselves.

13. Some people say that a happy marriage should consist of a blind woman and a deaf man. I think this person has a thorough understanding of marriage.

14. The purpose of life is not the length, but how we use it. Many people don't live many days, but they live a long time. On philosophy is learning death.

15. The most important thing in the world is to know how to give yourself. Montaigne's prose

16. Don't hurt people with mean words when you are angry, especially when you are mean. Don't expose people's background when you are angry. Don't give up in a fit of pique, and don't do something irreparable. Complete works of Montaigne's prose