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Extra Regarding Prudence (Words)

On The proper subjugation of the virtue of veracity to those
of prudence & benevolence has been already insisted on.
Of the vice mendacity which is the contrasted vice to the
virtue of veracity there are several ramifications of
a character more or less pernicious, – but against whose
exercise prudence demands us to be on our guard.
Mendacity is one of many modes by which deceit
is practised. Disingenuousness is another. Its tendency
always is, – & its intention generally is to produce
misconception. Insincerity is another form of mendacity –
to be estimated as to the extent of its perniciousness
by the extent of evil which it generates. Exceptions
excepted, – & those are the rare cases in which the
higher demands of prudence & benevolence require the
sacrifice of veracity – ingenuousness & sincerity are
among the virtues which extra-regarding prudence
takes under its care. They are singularly fascinating
& self-recommendatory. The interest that every individual
feels on ordinary occasions in the communication of truth
gives to truth a peculiar attraction recommendation when it comes in
a shape so attractive. Its charm is then upon the
surface – visible to the eye – obvious to the understanding.

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Date_1		Marginal Summary Numbering
Box	015	Main Headings	deontology
Folio number	439	Info in main headings field
Image	001	Titles	extra-regarding prudence
Category	linking material	Number of Pages	1
Recto/Verso	recto	Page Numbering	f124
Penner	sir john bowring	Watermarks	[[watermarks::[…?] cusson]]
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Corrections		Paper Produced in Year
Notes public		ID Number	5655
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