Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Montaigne

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Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Montaigne

by Michel de Montaigne

EN·~2 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total
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BOOK THE THIRD: I. Of Profit and Honesty. II. Of Repentance. III. Of Three Commerces. IV. Of Diversion. V. Upon Some verses of Virgil. VI. Of Coaches. VII. Of the Inconvenience of Greatness. VIII. Of the Art of Conference. IX. Of Vanity. X. Of Managing the Will. XI. Of Cripples. XII. Of Physiognomy. XIII. Of Experience. - WIDGER'S QUOTATIONS

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BOOK THE THIRD: I. Of Profit and Honesty. II. Of Repentance. III. Of Three Commerces. IV. Of Diversion. V. Upon Some verses of Virgil. VI. Of Coaches. VII. Of the Inconvenience of Greatness. VIII. Of the Art of Conference. IX. Of Vanity. X. Of Managing the Will. XI. Of Cripples. XII. Of Physiognomy. XIII. Of Experience.

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Description

A handy companion for anyone drawn to Montaigne’s wandering mind, this collection gathers memorable lines from his classic essays into a single listening experience. The selections are presented in two styles: short, contextual passages that let the original flow breathe, and alphabetized one‑liners that capture his wit in bite‑size form. Listeners can hop between topics ranging from the quirks of custom and the paradoxes of friendship to reflections on solitude, imagination, and the art of living.

Because each quotation is drawn directly from the public‑domain text, the audio guide also serves as a quick reference tool. A simple search of a phrase will surface its full essay, making it easy to explore the surrounding ideas when curiosity strikes. Whether you’re revisiting favorite thoughts or discovering new ones, the compilation offers a fresh, portable way to engage with Montaigne’s timeless musings.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (145K characters)

Release date

2003-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne

1533–1592

Best known for shaping the essay into a form of lively self-exploration, this French Renaissance writer turned his own thoughts, habits, and doubts into literature. His pages still feel surprisingly modern: curious, honest, and deeply human.

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