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Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Complete - Montaigne, Michel de · 77 words
Human reason is a two edged and dangerous sword. observe in the hands of Socrates, her most intimate and familiar friend, how many several points it has. I am thus good for nothing but to follow and suffer myself to be easily carried away with the crowd; I have not confidence enough in my own strength to take upon me to command and lead; I am very glad to find the way beaten before me by others.
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