All the world knows me in my book, and my book in me.
Michel De MontaigneRead
The confidence in another man's virtue is no light evidence of a man's own, and God willingly favors such a confidence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Trusting in someone's goodness reflects positively on your own character.
This quote by Michel De Montaigne suggests that an individual's belief in the virtuousness of others is indicative of their own morality. It implies that those who see goodness in others are likely to possess similar qualities themselves, and that such faith in humanity is rewarded by a higher power or the universe.
Themes
ConfidenceVirtueCharacterMoralityTrust
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of integrity in relationships.
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