Quote by Michel de Montaigne

We cannot do without it, and yet we disgrace and vilify the same. It may be compared to a cage, the birds without despair to get in, and those within despair to get out.

We cannot do without it, and yet we disgrace and vilify the

Summary

This quote suggests a contradiction in the way that society views and perceives something essential. The quote is likely referring to freedom or liberty, highlighting how we both need and rely on it in our lives, yet at the same time, we often overlook its value and even criticize it. The analogy of a cage represents this paradoxical relationship. People lacking freedom want to acquire it, while those who possess it sometimes yearn to break free. It serves as a reminder of our complex attitudes towards something fundamental to our existence.

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Marriage

By Michel de Montaigne

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