Michel de Montaigne: It is not without good reason said, that he who has not a good memory should never take upon him the trade of lying.

It is not without good reason said, that he who has not a good memory should nev — Michel de Montaigne

It is not without good reason said, that he who has not a good memory should never take upon him the trade of lying.

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