"我更喜欢农民的陪伴，因为他们没有受过足够的教育以致于无法错误地推理。"
— Michel de Montaigne
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Simplified Meaning:
The person speaking finds comfort in spending time with simple, everyday people who haven't been overly educated. They believe these people think in straightforward ways and don’t complicate matters with overly complex ideas. For example, imagine a farmer who works by following the natural cycles and common sense rather than overanalyzing every detail. Sometimes, educated people twist facts to fit complicated theories, which can lead to wrong conclusions. By keeping things simple, like the peasants, we can see the world more clearly and solve problems more directly. This advice suggests valuing simple, honest thinking and not getting lost in too much overthinking.
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