Boring Conversation Michel de Montaigne

There is no conversation more boring than the one where everybody agrees. Credit: Michel de Montaigne Posts where this quotation is embedded Etymology of Conversation A history of the word “conversation”Books: Michel de MontaigneBoring Conversation Michel de MontaigneEstablishing the Truth Michel de MontaigneThe Most Fruitful and Natural Play of the Mind Is in Conversation Michel de … Continue reading Boring Conversation Michel de Montaigne

The Tragic Death of Michel De Montaigne The most fruitful and natural play of the mind is in conversation

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   March 31, 2022, 09:03Michele Montaigne was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance. I have long admired him and love quotations from his work, especially those relating to conversation. I just learned on Wikipedia that he died of quinsy at the age of 59 in 1592 at the Château de … Continue reading The Tragic Death of Michel De Montaigne The most fruitful and natural play of the mind is in conversation

Etymology of Conversation A history of the word "conversation"

Philosophy of Conversation ** The Origin of Language ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Words can reveal insights into the history and evolution of language. The word “conversation” has significantly changed its meaning and usage over time. What is the origin and history of “conversation”, and how has its meaning changed? Words can … Continue reading Etymology of Conversation A history of the word “conversation”