Quote by Michel de Montaigne

How many things served us but yesterday as articles of faith, which today we deem but fables?

How many things served us but yesterday as articles of faith

Summary

This quote, by French philosopher Michel de Montaigne, highlights the shifting nature of human beliefs and perspectives over time. It suggests that ideas or concepts which were once fervently held as truth in the past might now be dismissed or regarded as mere myths. It reflects the evolution of human knowledge and the continual reevaluation of our understanding, reminding us to be humble in our certainties and open to the possibility of expanding our perception of the world.

By Michel de Montaigne

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