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in In thoughts. words & actions extra-regarding prudence
has to exhibit itself. Thoughts, not leading to words or
actions, are harmless to others, – however painful or
pleasurable to ourselves. But inasmuch as thoughts often do
lead to words & actions, – are their source & origin – in fact
are in every case the first impulse which prompts to
conduct, they become must be followed into their recesses by
the inquiring moralist & divested, as far as may be, of
those qualities which are likely to break out in pernicious
influence among upon man individuals, – bodies of men, –
or mankind at large.
Thoughts there are prejudicial to a fair
estimate of human character, – & which by their
disparagement of our nature lead to erroneous judgment
and what is worse to practical injustice & malevolence.
Of these it will be sufficient to point out some of
the most obvious – others The list might easily be
extended, – but the inquirer will not be ill-employed
in drawing on his experience, – his recollection – or
his observation in order to increase the number of
instructive examples.
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