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Michel de Montaigne Quotes

If a man should importune me to give a reason why I loved him, I find it could no otherwise be expressed, than by making answer: because it was he, because it was I.
Michel de Montaigne

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Philosopher Quotes
Category:
French Philosopher Quotes
Date of Birth:
February 28, 1533
Date of Death:
September 13, 1592
Nationality:
French
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