My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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“Everyone Thinks Himself the Master Pattern of Human Nature…”

Montaigne

“Everyone thinks himself the master pattern of human nature; and by this, as on a touchstone, he tests all others. Behavior that does not square with his is false and artificial. What brutish stupidity!”
– Montaigne

* Have I happened to mention that I’m obsessed with the sense of smell? I love visiting Now Smell This and just bought several books recommended from their list. I was very surprised to see, however, how many of the books I’ve read — in just the last month. There’s nothing like a good obsession.

* If you’d like to see my Resolutions Chart, for inspiration, email me at gretchenrubin1 at gmail dot com.