Criticism Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“Since we cannot attain unto it, let us revenge ourselves with railing against it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays, Book I, 1580
We cannot achieve the ideal, so we find comfort in criticizing it.
In simple terms: Criticize what we cannot have.
Key Takeaway
Channel frustration into critique.
Themes
frustration
critique
idealism
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- art criticism
- personal disappointment
Key Concepts
Stoicism
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideal do you resist?
- How does criticism help you cope?
A Different Perspective
Critique may become escapism rather than solution.
