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Antique Essays of Michel de Montaigne in French, 1659, 17th Century ( 1600s )!!!1659 Essays of Michel de Montaigne in French Renaissance Philosophy Humanism The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself. Michel de Montaigne, The Complete Essays First published in 1580, the Essays of Michel de Montaigne were a collection of essays and writings on a variety of topics and content. Montaigne was rather decisive in his rhetoric and used various Ancient Greek, Latin, and Italian texts as examples and references,
1659 Essays of Michel de Montaigne in French Renaissance Philosophy Humanism“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.”
― Michel de Montaigne, The Complete Essays
First published in 1580, the Essays of Michel de Montaigne were a collection of essays and writings on a variety of topics and content. Montaigne was rather decisive in his rhetoric and used various Ancient Greek, Latin, and Italian texts as examples and references, such as Lucretius and Plutarch quotations. Montaigne himself stated that the goal of his essays was to describe man with ‘utter frankness and honesty.’ According to the scholar Paul Oskar Kristeller, "the writers of the period were keenly aware of the miseries and ills of our earthly existence". Montaigne sought to break man down into his basic features, which, at the time, was extreme volatility. He wrote on marriage being an absolute necessity for raising children, but he also quoted, in the ‘Essays,’ that “Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds outside desperate to get in, and those inside desperate to get out."
MONTAIGNE, Michel de
Les essais de Michel, seigneur de Montaigne
A Amsterdam, Chez Anthoine Michiels, Libraire, 1659.
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•Collation complete with all pages; [4], 510, [77]
•Language: French
•Binding: Leather; tight & secure
•Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)
•Very rare with no other example for sale worldwide at present
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Took me forever to decide which pillows to buy....Price won out. There might be better out there, but I really can't see how. They plumped up really nicely. I once learned from a manager at a big box dept store when purchasing a goose down pillow how to 'activate' the pillow. Basically, he violently threw the pillow down onto the floor, then proceeded to beat the tar out of it....That's how it's done. I think many ppl don't do a good enough job when they get their pillows. I watched several videos from ppl who have purchased this type of pillow. And quite frankly, they do not know what they are doing....My pillows are very plump and awesome. I purchased the 20" squares and then chose 18" pillow covers to stuff them into. Perfection. Fat, soft, soothing pillows. Me and my Doggo are quite happy to lounge around on these durable puffs of fluffiness.
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Color: White, Size: 12x12 Inch
These are great quality pillow inserts. They arrived very securely vacuum packed. Be careful when opening. I followed the directions and they were fluffy within a few minutes. They are small, but this is the size that I needed. I am glad that I didn’t order a few inches larger, as recommended by many. They fit perfectly in my 12x12 inch pillow covers. I would recommend this brand and seller for purchasing this product.
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Fluffy and Supportive Pillow Inserts
Color: White, Size: 12x20 Inch, Color: White, Size: 12x20 Inch
I used these pillow inserts for my couch cushions, and they’ve worked out really well. They give my throw pillows a nice full look without being too stiff or flat, which makes the couch feel more put together and comfortable.
Filling quantity: They’re nicely filled and give good shape without feeling overstuffed.
Durability: They seem well-made and hold their shape well even after daily use.
Color: Clean, bright white that works well with different pillow covers.
Appearance: They make my decorative pillows look fluffy and full, giving the couch a more finished look overall.
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These shoes are cute, and go with most everything. They are comfortable and can be work for while without having any issues. I was a bit worried they might rub blisters but have not had that problem with these. The heel and fit of them are perfect. And they are versatile. Worth the price.
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