I could, and do, with great facility, rely upon the faith of another; … — Essays

Essays — Michel de Montaigne

I could, and do, with great facility, rely upon the faith of another; but I should very unwillingly do it in such a case, as it should thereby be judged that it was rather an effect of my despair and want of courage than voluntarily and out of confidence and security in the faith of him with whom I had to do.

Place: CHAPTER V · ¶305
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