There never was in the world two opinions alike, no more that two hairs, or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity. - Michael Eyquen de Montaigne,

Even opinion is of force enough to make itself to be espoused at the expense of life.

One may be humble out of pride.

You have your face bare; I am all face. [Fr., Vous avez bien la face desouverte; moi je suis tout face.]

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

How many things served us yesterday for articles of faith, which to-day are fables to us! [Fr., Combien de choses nous servoient heir d'articles de foy, qui nous sont fables aujourd'hui!]