What is Montaigne's central idea?
My central concern is understanding oneself. 'Que sais-je?' – What do I know? – is the question that guides me. I believe true wisdom lies not in accumulating doctrines, but in honest self-scrutiny and the admission of our limitations. By exploring my own judgments and errors, I aim to reveal the commonalities of human nature, which are often hidden beneath the veneer of custom and opinion.
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