Michel de Montaigne: Amongst so many borrowed things, I am glad if I can steal one, disguising and altering it for some new service.

Amongst so many borrowed things, I am glad if I can steal one, disguising and al — Michel de Montaigne

Amongst so many borrowed things, I am glad if I can steal one, disguising and altering it for some new service.

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