Make your educational laws strict and your criminal ones can be gentle; but if you leave youth its liberty you will have to dig dungeons for ages.
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"Make your educational laws strict and your criminal ones can be gentle; but if you leave youth its liberty you will have to dig dungeons for ages." — Michel de Montaigne
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Make your educational laws strict and your criminal ones can be gentle; but if you leave youth its liberty you will have to dig dungeons for ages. — Michel de Montaigne
About Michel de Montaigne
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.
When did Michel de Montaigne live?
Michel de Montaigne lived from 1533 – 1592.