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#8 The Bad Boy of Stoicism (Montaigne's Essays)

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Husbanding Your Will: Controlling Passions and Pleasures

The essay 'Husbanding Your Will' discusses the need to control passions that distract us and oppose them with strength. It emphasizes the importance of managing the freedom of our soul and being mindful of when to indulge in passions. The essay warns against being seized and carried away by desires, leading to a life without life and constant agitation. It urges individuals to fight distractions such as wealth and vanity, highlighting the significance of being aware of passions that lead to aimless pursuits.

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