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“I speak to the paper, as I speak to the first person I meet.” quote by Michel de Montaigne
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“I speak to the paper, as I speak to the first person I meet.”

Michel de Montaigne

About This Quote

Source Essay collection: "Essais", 1580, printed book

He treats the newspaper as he would any other person he meets.

In simple terms: Treat media with the same respect as a person.

Key Takeaway

Engage with news thoughtfully.

Themes

media literacy respect communication critical thinking philosophy

Mood

contemplative analytical philosophical

Type

literary philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • reading news
  • social media
  • interviewing
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

humanization of information personal interaction skepticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personifying media affect your perception?
  • What responsibilities come with treating information like a person?
A Different Perspective

Treating media as a person may overlook its biases.

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