Agreeable Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“A wellborn mind that is practiced in dealing with people makes itself thoroughly agreeable by itself. Art is nothing else but thelist and record of the productions of such minds.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays, Book 2, 1580
Cultivated intellect and social skill create natural likability; art records such minds.
In simple terms: Skillful minds become likable; art documents them.
Key Takeaway
Develop social competence and value intellectual work.
Themes
education
art
social interaction
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- teaching
- public speaking
- creative writing
- networking
Key Concepts
humanism
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does art reflect social skill?
- Can intellect be separated from likability?
A Different Perspective
Skill alone may not guarantee likability without authenticity.
