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The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère

Note 762 — XIV. OF CERTAIN CUSTOMS.

Henri Van Laun translation

Paris, a son of Priam and Hecuba, had to decide whether Juno, Venus, or Minerva was the most beautiful, and should receive a “golden apple” as a prize. The three goddesses did not present themselves for this competition with too many clothes on.

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