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Pensees (Penguin Classics)
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I have read Pascal's Pensees 2 times now - and cannot but marvel at his depth and Truth. I have been blessed with languages and been able to read this monumental work in its original language of French. The translated book though is good and detracts not from the clear thoughts propounded. Truly an Apologist before any other, Pascal will with clarity, ... »
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Michel de Montaigne - The Complete Essays (Penguin Classics)
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What's not to like about Montaigne? Everytime I pick through parts of his essays [and it does not matter where one begins] I find myself in deep thought. Sometimes I feel as if Montaigne were speaking to me. I have the Donald Frame translation. Although I have read the Cohen translation too, and I do have a copy of it somewhere in this jungle I call my... »
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Montaigne: Essays
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In 1580, Michel de Montaigne dedicated this "honest book" to his family and friends. It may be called an extended autobiography; but it is quite unusual in its scope as well as its candor. Having tasted the life of courtier, parliamentarian, world traveler and mayor of Bordeaux, Montaigne retreated to his castle to explore an intriguing subject close... »
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The Portable Machiavelli
A useful compendium of Machiavelli's works that reveals a breadth of views not typically ascribed to Machiavelli; yes, we have The Prince, but we also hav... »
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Utopia: Thomas More
I bought this book because it is a revered "classic". While I am sure More's intent might have been good, and his ideas even acceptable during his time, ... »
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The Complete Essays of Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne was and is a very special benchmark in the history of Western civilization. He was not the first diarist or journalist with whom brood... »
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