Mon metier et mon art, c'est vivre.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Montaigne defines his profession and art as the act of living itself.
- In plain terms
- His job and craft are simply how he lives.
- What can you take from it?
- Living well is the highest skill one can master.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your craft?
- How do you live?
Another view
It may overlook the necessity of paid work for survival.
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