Quote of the Day

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

“I leaf through now one book, now another, without order and without a plan, by disconnected fragments…If I encounter difficulties in reading, I do not gnaw my nails over them; I leave them there. I do nothing without gaiety.” — Montaigne

About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.
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5 Responses to Quote of the Day

  1. The Question Lady says:
    November 13, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Love Montaigne. He defined the essay form!

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  2. Fenster says:
    November 13, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Beep if you love Montaigne!

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  3. The Question Lady says:
    November 13, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    Beep!

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  4. Gary Reams says:
    November 14, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    He has an Avenue named after him in Paris. Danielle Thompson made a movie about it. She’s one of my favorite directors.

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