Michel de Montaigne - I put forward formless a...

I put forward formless and unresolved notions, as do those who publish doubtful questions to debate in the schools, not to establish the truth but to seek it.

Michel de Montaigne

French Philosopher

Born: Feb 28, 1533

Died: Sep 13, 1592

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