— Michel de Montaigne"No profit whatever can possibly be made but at the expense of another.… The Merchant only thrives, and grows rich, by the pride, wantonness and debauchery of youth; the husbandman by the price and scarcity of grain; the architect by the ruin of buildings; lawyers, and officers of Justice, by the suits and contentions of men; nay even the honor and office of Divines are derived from our death and vices. A physician takes no pleasure in the health even of his friends…nor a soldier in the peace of his country and so of the rest."
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Insight & Reflection
This reflection on respect by Michel de Montaigne resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in respect is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.