Essays
Michel de Montaigne
12 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2011–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
It offers a very humane look inside his thoughts about the world and makes you think about your own life and how you look at it, too.
he lets you peek into his deepest thoughts, is a masterful lesson in understanding one's own self and other people.
He writes in a pleasant, easy, and funny way. Moreover, it gives you an interesting view on how people in the 16th century thought.
Where it comes up
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- Ask HN: What was the one book that you read and it actually changed your life? 2018 · 1 recommendation
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