Bravery Quote by Michel de Montaigne
““Antigonus, having taken one of his soldiers into a great degree of favor and esteem for his valor, gave his physicians strict charge to cure him of a long and inward disease under which he had a great while languished, and observing that, after his cure, he went much more coldly to work than before, he asked him what had so altered and cowed him: “Yourself, sir,” replied the other, “by having eased me of the pains that made me weary of my life.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays by Michel de Montaigne, 1580s
A physician cured a soldier’s chronic illness, but the soldier became less motivated, realizing relief removed his struggle that gave his life purpose.
In simple terms: Relief can diminish drive.
Key Takeaway
Balance comfort with purpose.
Themes
health
motivation
purpose
psychology
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- medical recovery
- career burnout
- personal growth
- mental health
Key Concepts
existential meaning
human resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find purpose after a problem is solved?
- Can comfort become a hindrance?
A Different Perspective
Recovery may lead to loss of direction if purpose isn’t redefined.
