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Meaning
The quote says that personal integrity matters more than public approval. It also suggests that true wealth is self-reliance rather than depending on other people.
When It Was Said
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Who It Was Said To
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Historical Context
Book II, Ch. 16
Source
Book II, Ch. 16
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Listed with a cited source on Wikiquote.
Did You Know?
Cited with a source on Wikiquote: Book II, Ch. 16.
About Michel de Montaigne
French philosopher and essayist of the Renaissance He pioneered the personal essay as a form of self-exploration, blending skepticism with intimate reflection on human nature. His *Essais* remain foundational for modern thought on experience, doubt, and the limits of knowledge.
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