Quote by Michel de Montaigne

Wisdom hath her excesses, and no less need of moderation than folly.

Wisdom hath her excesses, and no less need of moderation tha

Summary

This quote suggests that wisdom, like folly or foolishness, can also have its extremes. Though wisdom is generally seen as a positive trait, it can become excessive and imbalanced without the necessary element of moderation. This means that even in attaining wisdom, one must learn to temper and balance its application. The quote reminds us that all virtues require moderation to ensure their proper and beneficial implementation.

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Wisdom

By Michel de Montaigne

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