Michel de Montaigne was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance. Yet even today, nearly 500 years after his death, his words are insightful. In his Essays he wrote, “Let us give nature a chance. She knows her business better than we do.”

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Editor’s Note: This poster was first published on April 10, 2020.