["You against the time of death have marble cut for use, and, forgetfu… — Essays

Essays — Michel de Montaigne

["You against the time of death have marble cut for use, and, forgetful of the tomb, build houses."--Horace, Od., ii. 18, 17.]

Place: CHAPTER XXVIII · ¶3410
License: Public domain · Source
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