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There is no desire more natural than the desire for knowledge
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"There is no desire more natural than the desire for knowledge"

- Michel de Montaigne

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This quote by Michel de Montaigne talks with the inherent curiosity of humans. It suggests that the need to discover and also obtain knowledge is a fundamental part of our nature. This is something that has held true throughout background, as individuals have actually always looked for to recognize the world around them. Montaigne's quote implies that knowledge is an effective pressure, which it is something that we ought to strive for. It likewise suggests that knowledge is something that can be used to improve our lives as well as the lives of those around us. Eventually, this quote urges us to embrace our all-natural curiosity and also to never quit learning.

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Michel de Montaigne This quote is written / told by Michel de Montaigne between February 28, 1533 and September 13, 1592. He was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 83 other quotes.

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