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I know well what I am fleeing from but not what I am in search of.
Michel de Montaigne
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About Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne was a Philosopher from Kingdom of France (1533–1592).

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Who said "I know well what I am fleeing from but not what I am in search of."?
This quote is attributed to Michel de Montaigne, a Philosopher from Kingdom of France.
When did Michel de Montaigne live?
Michel de Montaigne lived from 1533 – 1592.