Interest Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“There are few things on which we can pass a sincere judgement, because there are few things in which we have not, in one way or another, a particular interest.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays, Book III, 1580
Human judgments are often biased by personal interests, making true objectivity rare.
In simple terms: Our views are colored by self‑interest.
Seek awareness of personal bias.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- ethical debates
- personal decisions
- judicial rulings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal stakes shape your judgments?
- Can true objectivity exist?
Complete impartiality may be unattainable.