Of the Resemblence of Children to Their Fathers

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There were never in the world two opinions alike, any more than two hairs or two grains. Their most universal quality is diversity.

Michel de Montaigne

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Topic

Diversity of opinion

Author

Michel de Montaigne

Source

Of the Resemblence of Children to Their Fathers Essays

Medium

Essay

Language

French

Time

1580 1580s 16th century

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Original Citation

De Montaigne, Michel. "De la Ressemblance des Enfants aux Peres [Of the Resemblance of Children to Their Fathers]." Essais [Essays]. Paris: Simon Millanges and Jean Richer, 1580.

Current Citation

De Montaigne, Michel. "On the Resemblance of Children to Their Fathers." The Complete Essays, edited and translated by M. A. Screech. Penguin Classics, 1993.