Quote by Michel de Montaigne

From Obedience and submission comes all our virtues, and all sin is comes from self-opinion.

From Obedience and submission comes all our virtues, and all

Summary

This quote suggests that the foundation of virtue lies in obedience and submission to higher principles or authority. It implies that when individuals follow and comply with moral guidelines and rules, they exhibit virtuous behavior. On the other hand, sin is attributed to self-opinion or the belief that one's own perspective and desires supersede ethical standards. Essentially, the quote promotes the idea that embracing obedience and humility leads to the cultivation of virtues, while arrogance and self-importance result in sinful actions.

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