Michel de Montaigne: For truth itself has not the privilege to be spoken at all times and in all sorts.

For truth itself has not the privilege to be spoken at all times and in all sort — Michel de Montaigne

For truth itself has not the privilege to be spoken at all times and in all sorts.

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