I do not know whether the exploits of Alexander and Caesar really surp… — Essays

Essays — Michel de Montaigne

I do not know whether the exploits of Alexander and Caesar really surpass the resolution of a beautiful young woman, bred up after our fashion, in the light and commerce of the world, assailed by so many contrary examples, and yet keeping herself entire in the midst of a thousand continual and powerful solicitations. There is no doing more difficult than that not doing, nor more active:

Place: CHAPTER V. · ¶4061
License: Public domain · Source
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