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It is the mind that maketh good or ill, That maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor.
Michel de Montaigne
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It is the mind that maketh good or ill, That maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor. — Michel de Montaigne

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

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This quote is attributed to Michel de Montaigne, a Philosopher from Kingdom of France.
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Michel de Montaigne lived from 1533 – 1592.
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