Quote by Michel de Montaigne

An unattempted lady could not vaunt of her chastity.

An unattempted lady could not vaunt of her chastity.

Summary

This quote suggests that a woman cannot boast about her purity and virtue if she has not faced any challenges or temptations that tested her moral character. It implies that true chastity is not simply the absence of opportunity for indiscretion, but rather the ability to consciously choose the path of virtue even when faced with temptation. The quote emphasizes the notion that a person's character is truly tested and validated through their ability to make the right choices in difficult situations.

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