There is indeed a certain sense of gratification when we do a good deed that gives us inward satisfaction, and a generous pride that accompanies a good conscienceThese testimonies of a good conscience are pleasant; and such a natural pleasure is very beneficial to us; it is the only payment that can never fail. On Repentance
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About Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne was a 16th-century French author, philosopher, and statesman. Michel Eyquem, Seigneur de Montaigne, commonly known as just Michel de Montaigne, was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance. He is known for popularising the essay as a literary genre. Read more on Wikipedia →
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- Happiness — Thoughts on finding joy, contentment, and fulfilment