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“What am I to choose? "Choose what you please, as long as you choose." There you have a foolish answer, which seems to be the outcome, however, of all Dogmatism, which will not allow us to be ignorant of that which we are ignorant.” quote by Michel de Montaigne
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“What am I to choose? "Choose what you please, as long as you choose." There you have a foolish answer, which seems to be the outcome, however, of all Dogmatism, which will not allow us to be ignorant of that which we are ignorant.”

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.

Choosing freely is essential, yet dogmatic certainty blinds us to our own ignorance.

In simple terms: Freedom to choose, but beware of dogma.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and personal choice.

Themes

freedom dogma ignorance

Mood

contemplative critical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • ethical debates
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

philosophy self‑knowledge critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What choices do you make without questioning?
  • How can you balance freedom with informed judgment?
A Different Perspective

May lead to indecision.

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