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The Essays of Montaigne

CHAPTER XXXVI
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113.] I am not guilty of the common error of judging another by myself.

I easily believe that in another's humour which is contrary to my own; and though I find myself engaged to one certain form, I do not oblige others to it, as many do; but believe and apprehend a thousand ways of living; and, contrary to most men, more easily admit of difference than uniformity amongst us.

I as frankly as any one would have me, discharge a man from my humours and principles, and consider him according to his own particular model.

Though I am not continent myself, I nevertheless sincerely approve the continence of the Feuillans and Capuchins, and highly commend their way of living.

I insinuate myself by imagination into their place, and love and honour them the more for being other than I am.


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