Pierre Charron Quotes
Pierre Charron was a French Catholic priest, preacher, and philosopher and the principal successor of Montaigne in the late Renaissance tradition of Christian skepticism. After many years as a celebrated preacher, he was admitted in late life to Montaigne's intimate circle and, after his friend's death, drew on the Essays in the composition of his own Of Wisdom, published in 1601. The quotes below are attributed to Pierre Charron, organized by topic.
Pierre Charron on Freedom
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Attributed to Pierre Charron:
“The wise person preserves the freedom of judgment in all things.”
Pierre Charron on God
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Attributed to Pierre Charron:
“Religion and morality are distinct: the just person of any creed is a true person.”
Pierre Charron on Knowledge
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Attributed to Pierre Charron:
“Self-knowledge is the foundation of all wisdom.”
Pierre Charron on Nature
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Attributed to Pierre Charron:
“True wisdom is to live according to nature and reason, not custom.”
Pierre Charron on Truth
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Attributed to Pierre Charron:
“Doubt rightly held is the sister of certainty.”