Wisdom Quote by Michel de Montaigne — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“We cannot be held to promises beyond our power or our means. That is why - since nothing is really in our power but our will - it is on the will that all the rules and duties of Man are based and established.”

“I care not so much what I am to others as what I am to myself. I will be rich by myself, and not by borrowing.”

“Stupidity and wisdom meet in the same centre of sentiment and resolution, in the suffering of human accidents.”

“Learned we may be with another man's learning: we can only be wise with wisdom of our own.”

“It is a disaster that wisdom forbids you to be satisfied with yourself and always sends you away dissatisfied and fearful, whereas stubbornness and foolhardiness fill their hosts with joy and assurance.”

“Les naturels sanguinaires à l'endroit des bestes, tesmoignent une propension naturelle à la cruauté.”

“Don’t cry and don’t rage. Understand.”

“Rebellion is not always loud. Sometimes it’s the quiet refusal to give up on tenderness.”

“Neuroscience supports collective healing: research on neuroplasticity and polyvagal theory shows that as individuals heal from trauma, they become more resilient, connected, & capable of problem solving - all skills for building a flourishing society.”

“If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door”

“But what minutes! Count them by sensation, and not by calendars, and each moment is a day.”

“Věci nemůžeme změnit, musíme je řešit.”