If we talk about writers who are famous for writing essays, then we have to mention the great French writer Montaigne during the Renaissance.

His unrestrained writing style deeply influenced Bacon, Shakespeare and other famous literary figures in later generations. Montaigne is a typical humanist, and life and human nature are the core of his research. Today, let’s appreciate together the ten aphorisms of Montaigne, the “father of modern European prose”. They are absolutely useful after deep understanding and contain great wisdom in life.

Montaigne was born in a small French aristocratic family. He had no worries about food and clothing since he was a child, and he did not have much interest in learning. After inheriting his father's inheritance when he was nearly forty, he plunged into the library and lived a happy life. A life of seclusion. He longed for this peaceful life, devoted himself to learning various knowledge, and actively wrote. He wrote many famous articles one after another, which became great works that would make him famous in the future.

After his death, his reputation spread far and wide overseas, especially in Britain, where he influenced literary giants like Shakespeare. However, because Montaigne's prose was too unrestrained, his reputation and prestige suffered a brief impact. In the seventeenth century, many scholars and writers thought his prose was not worth mentioning. Later, Montaigne's prose became famous again. To this day, Montaigne's reputation is still as strong as ever and has had an impact on the world's literary world. It can be said that Montaigne has experienced the test of history, and now there is no longer any doubt about his works and achievements.