Quote by Michel de Montaigne

The worst of my actions or conditions seem not so ugly unto me as I find it both ugly and base not to dare to avouch for them.

The worst of my actions or conditions seem not so ugly unto

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds it more objectionable to be too cowardly to take responsibility for their actions or circumstances, rather than considering those actions or circumstances themselves to be repulsive. In other words, the speaker believes that it is more honorable to openly acknowledge and stand by their choices, even if they are considered negative, rather than trying to distance themselves from them out of fear.

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Honesty

By Michel de Montaigne

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