Michel de Montaigne: Arts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are formed and perfected by degrees, by often handling and polishing, as

Arts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are formed and perfected by degre — Michel de Montaigne

Arts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are formed and perfected by degrees, by often handling and polishing, as bears leisurely lick their cubs into form.

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