Quote by Michel de Montaigne

There is not much less vexation in the government of a private family than in the managing of an entire state.

There is not much less vexation in the government of a priva

Summary

This quote suggests that the challenges and frustrations faced in running a private family are not significantly different from those experienced in overseeing the affairs of an entire state. It highlights that both forms of governance entail comparable levels of vexation and difficulties. The quote implies that the scale might differ, but the nature of the problems and complexities involved remain relatively similar. Overall, it emphasizes the comparable challenges and complexities faced by leaders, regardless of whether they are managing a family or a state.

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