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Much of the ground which has been gone over in
the inquiry as to the demands of extraregarding prudence again
presents itself for examination under the heads of effective
benevolence. Their claims are in many instances the same –
their interests happily identical.
One of the topics treated of, however, leaves little
to be said. In the regions of thought – thought even as
unconnected with, – or unproductive of actions – prudence has
many Laws to establish – for thoughts have no small
influence upon enjoyment.
But unless & until thoughts become words or
deeds they do not concern others – they form no part of
the field of effective benevolence. Intrusion into their
sanctuary is usurpation. If any thoughts do you, – or
do the world others, no mischief, – on what plea do you interfere
with them? If they do, they must be exhibited in some
mischievous shapes. They must have been found expression –
they must have become an act.
To words & deeds therefore, the inquiry into of into
the demands exigencies of effective benevolence must be confined – and
first it will be convenient to examine into the requirement
of negative effective benevolence as to discourse.
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