""Nous ne travaillons qu'à remplir la mémoire et laissons la conscience et l'entendement non meublés et vides.""
— Michel de Montaigne
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes people spend too much time trying to remember facts, details, or information but neglect to think about what those things mean or how to make good decisions with that knowledge. For example, a student might memorize all the dates of historical events for a test, but never really understand why those events happened or what lessons can be learned from them. This is like filling a room with lots of things but not arranging them in a way that makes the room useful or inviting. Instead of just focusing on remembering things, it’s important to also think deeply about them and understand how they impact our lives and actions. This way, we not only have information but can also make wise choices and have a clearer sense of right and wrong.
