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The world is all a carcass and vanity, The shadow of a shadow, a play And in one word, just nothing
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"The world is all a carcass and vanity, The shadow of a shadow, a play And in one word, just nothing"

- Michel de Montaigne

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In this quote, Michel de Montaigne is revealing his view of the world as a location of vanity and vacuum. He recommends that the world is nothing more than a shadow of a shadow, a play, and ultimately nothing. He is conveying the concept that the world is a place of impression and that nothing in it is real or lasting. He is suggesting that the world is a location of vanity which all of its pursuits are ultimately useless. He is also indicating that the only thing that is real and lasting is the soul, which is not subject to the illusions of the world. This quote is a tip to us to not get too caught up in the material world and to focus instead on the spiritual elements of life. It is a tip to us to not be too attached to the important things of this world, as they are ultimately short lived and worthless. It is a tip to us to concentrate on the important things that genuinely matter, such as our relationships, our values, and our spiritual growth.

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Michel de Montaigne This quote is written / told by Michel de Montaigne between February 28, 1533 and September 13, 1592. He was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 83 other quotes.

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