"I have often seen people uncivil by too much civility, and tiresome in their courtesy"
- Michel de Montaigne
About this Quote
This quote by Michel de Montaigne speaks to the concept that too much politeness can be a bad thing. He is recommending that individuals can be so focused on being polite that they become uncivil and tedious. This can be seen in situations where people are excessively respectful and official, to the point where it ends up being uncomfortable and uncomfortable. It can also be seen in situations where individuals are so focused on being polite that they forget to be real and genuine. In these cases, politeness can be seen as a mask that people wear to hide their real sensations and intentions. Montaigne is recommending that politeness should be used in small amounts, and that it needs to not be used as a way to hide one's real sensations. Rather, politeness needs to be used to lionize and kindness, while still being authentic and genuine.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
