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Judgement holds in me a magisterial seat, at least it…

“Judgement holds in me a magisterial seat, at least it carefully tries to. It lets my feelings go their way, both hatred and friendship, even the friendship I bear myself, without being changed and corrupted by them.” quote by Michel de Montaigne
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“Judgement holds in me a magisterial seat, at least it carefully tries to. It lets my feelings go their way, both hatred and friendship, even the friendship I bear myself, without being changed and corrupted by them.”

Michel de Montaigne

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Judgment sits high, allowing feelings to flow without altering them, preserving both love and hate.

In simple terms: Judgment lets feelings pass unchanged.

Key Takeaway

Recognize judgment’s impact on emotions.

Themes

self-awareness philosophy emotion

Mood

contemplative philosophical

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal introspection
  • therapy
  • decision making
  • conflict analysis

Key Concepts

judgment self-reflection emotional detachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you notice when judgment shapes your feelings?
  • Can you observe feelings without judgment?
A Different Perspective

Judgment can also blind us to nuance.

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