Michel de Montaigne Quotes

Browse 6 quotes from Michel de Montaigne, featuring insights on success, personal growth, leadership, mindset, and achievement.
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“The soul that has no established aim loses itself.”

— Michel de Montaigne

Set Powerful Intentions

“The soul which has no fixed purpose in life is lost.”

— Michel de Montaigne

Find & Follow Your Why

“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.”

— Michel de Montaigne

“Confidence in others' honesty is no light testimony of one's own integrity.”

— Michel de Montaigne

“No wind favors he who has no destined port.”

— Michel de Montaigne

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“A wise man sees as much as he ought, not as much as he can.”

— Michel de Montaigne

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