His unrestrained writing style has deeply influenced Bacon, Shakespeare and other later literary masters. Montaigne is a typical humanist, and life and humanity are the core of his research. Today, let's appreciate the ten maxims of Montaigne, the "father of modern European prose", which are absolutely useful after deep understanding and imply great wisdom in life.
Montaigne was born in a small aristocratic family in France. He had no worries about food and clothing since childhood, and he didn't have much interest in learning. After inheriting his father's inheritance in his late forties, he plunged into the library and lived in seclusion. He yearned for this quiet life, immersed himself in learning all kinds of knowledge, actively wrote, and wrote many famous articles one after another, which became great works that made him famous in the future.
After his death, his fame spread far and wide overseas, especially in Britain, which influenced a literary giant like Shakespeare. However, because Montaigne's prose was too unrestrained, his reputation and prestige were briefly impacted. In the 17th century, many scholars and writers thought that his prose was not worth mentioning. Later, Montaigne's prose became famous again. Until today, Montaigne's reputation is still resounding and has an impact on the world literary world. It can be said that Montaigne has experienced the test of history, and now his works and achievements will no longer be questioned.