Michel de Montaigne: Si, avons nous beau monter sur des échasses, car sur des échasses encore faut-il marcher de nos jambes. Et au plus élevé

Si, avons nous beau monter sur des échasses, car sur des échasses encore faut-il — Michel de Montaigne

Si, avons nous beau monter sur des échasses, car sur des échasses encore faut-il marcher de nos jambes. Et au plus élevé trône du monde, si ne sommes assis que sur notre cul.

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