Activity Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“We easily enough confess in others an advantage of courage, strength, experience, activity, and beauty; but an advantage in judgment we yield to none.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Apology for Raymond Sebond", 1580
People admire external strengths but deny others' judgment.
In simple terms: We praise abilities but not wisdom.
Value judgment as much as skill.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership evaluation
- team building
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fear acknowledging others' insight?
- How can we celebrate judgment?
Overemphasis on judgment can cause insecurity.