First person Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“I speak to the paper, as I speak to the first person I meet.”
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.
Engage with news thoughtfully.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- reading news
- social media
- interviewing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personifying media affect your perception?
- What responsibilities come with treating information like a person?
Treating media as a person may overlook its biases.