Pierre Charron

Pierre Charron (1541-1603) was a French moralist and theologian, as well as pulpit orator, born in Paris. He was author of "Les Trois Vérités," the unity of God, Christianity the sole religion, and Catholicism the only Christianity, and of a sceptical treatise "De la Sagesse". He was a friend and disciple of Montaigne, but bolder as more dogmatic, with less bonhommie and originality, and much of a cynic withal.

Wisdom & Quotes

• The true science and study of man is man.

- De la sagesse, preface

Saint John of the Cross