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Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Complete - Montaigne, Michel de · 73 words
But this consideration leads me, perforce, into another subject. Let us pry a little narrowly into, and, in Gods name, examine upon what foundation we erect this glory and reputation for which the world is turned topsy turvy. wherein do we place this renown that we hunt after with so much pains. It is, in the end, Peter or William that carries it, takes it into his possession, and whom it only concerns.
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