society. The opening of the work introduces the notion that all humans inherently desire to please, which complicates social relationships as many act contrary to this instinct. M. de Moncrif contrasts two types of individuals: those who focus solely on their own self-interest and those who acknowledge that virtues are essential to true happiness and seek to build connections with others. He proposes to explore the necessity of pleasing others, the potential missteps associated with it, and how a careful and genuine approach can enhance social interactions. The first part also hints at a second part that will discuss educational principles aimed at instilling the desire to please in children. Overall, the beginning sets the tone for a reflective exploration of social virtues and the ways to cultivate them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)