"Montaigne is one of the great sages of that modern world which in a sense began with the Renaissance. He is the bridge linking the thought of pagan antiquity and of Christian antiquity with our own" -M.A. Screech
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Michel de Montaigne was the originator of the modern essay form; in these diverse pieces he expresses his views on relationships, contemplates the idea that man is no different from any animal, argues that all cultures should be respected, and attempts, by an exploration of himself, to understand the nature of humanity.
On Friendship
1. On Friendship
2. That it is madness to judge the true and the false from our capacities
3. On the art on conversation
4. On idleness
5. On the affection of fathers for their children
6. On moderation
7. That we should not be deemed happy till after our death
