Quote by Michel de Montaigne

There is no course of life so weak and Scottish as that which is ordered by orders, method, and discipline.

There is no course of life so weak and Scottish as that whic

Summary

This quote suggests that a life that is strictly structured and governed by rules and routines is unfulfilling and lacks vibrancy. It implies that overly structured and regimented lives, often characterized by strict adherence to order, methods, and discipline, lack spontaneity and vitality. It seems to critique the notion that a well-ordered and disciplined life is necessarily superior, asserting instead that a more flexible and adaptable approach to life brings greater richness and happiness.

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