History of Ideas: Montaigne
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Montaigne's Guide to Well-Being
Many people who treat horses in a way that makes it feel like they would do anything for their horses. Montaigne says look at the way a wealthy man looks after his horses, and then tell me that he values the human over the animal. One of the themes that Montaigne's writing is enjoy your luck. When things are going well, don't make them go worse for you to hold on to the fact that they're going well. If you're healthy, enjoy it. Only diet for a reason.
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