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The Complete Essays
1344 pages, 1993
philosophy
711 booksThe Complete Essays is a rich, entertaining and enlightening volume that brings together the works of this great French Renaissance writer. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) was one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, single-handedly responsible for popularizing the essay as a literary form. In 1572, he retired to his estates to devote himself to leisure, reading and reflection. There he wrote his constantly expanding essays inspired by the ideas he found in books contained in his library and from his own experience.
In The Complete Essays, Michel de Montaigne encourages us to take a good look at ourselves. He believes that self-reflection is the key to understanding our own nature and improving our character. So, take some time out of your busy schedule to sit quietly and think about your actions, decisions, and feelings.
Montaigne emphasizes the importance of individuality. He suggests that we should not blindly follow societal norms and expectations, but rather, we should explore our own beliefs and values. This book will inspire you to be true to yourself and not be afraid to stand out from the crowd.
One of the key messages in The Complete Essays is the value of experience over formal education. Montaigne believes that real-life experiences teach us more than any book or classroom ever could. So, don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. You'll learn a lot more than you think.
Montaigne teaches us the power of acceptance. He suggests that we should accept life as it comes, with all its ups and downs. Instead of resisting change or fearing the unknown, we should embrace it. This book will help you see the beauty in life's unpredictability.
In The Complete Essays, Montaigne reminds us that nobody is perfect. He encourages us to accept our flaws and imperfections, as they make us unique. So, instead of striving for perfection, let's celebrate our uniqueness. This book will help you see the beauty in your imperfections.
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Montaigne's work is the most delightful and valuable of all books.
Friedrich Nietzsche - Philosophy, Cultural CriticismMontaigne's book is the frankest and honestest of all books.
Ralph Waldo Emerson - Transcendentalism, PoetryMontaigne's essays are the most comforting companion one can have.
Virginia Woolf - Modernist LiteratureMontaigne's essays are a source of perpetual delight.
Gustave Flaubert - Literary RealismRecommendations
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