In Jansenist and Jesuit, Alain contrasts the uncompromising rigor of the Jansenist, who demands self-reliance and honors human freedom, with the Jesuit’s gentle adaptability, who uses habit and indulgence to guide. Both approaches, rooted in timeless archetypes, reveal profound truths about human nature, discipline, and the art of influence.
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