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Censure, whether it takes the form of direct disapprobation or of apt commendation bestowed on conduct different from your own. When censure is vituperative
it assumes the functions of judge & – it becomes
Defamation when no person is present but the party
defamed, is but vituperation particularized.

If you have occasion to speak of a man's fault – if for
the prevention of its repetition – or for some other undoubted purpose
of good, it is desirable that reference should be made to it in your conversation with him
– provide him with an exculpation – suppose if that
be possible a casual and blameless ignorance on his part – on yours
a casual knowledge.

Equally avoid accompanying your censure with
any expression of scorn – with any phraseology which
shall convey a wish of yours to degrade, – or lower him in the social
scale.

Abstain from all vituperative words, – where
neutral will express the meaning. Instead of saying
that a man intended to defraud you of your rent – say
he appeared desirous of avoiding the payment.

If you think a man has used you ill, do
not overwhelm him with reproaches– do not even
let him know that such are your thoughts, – unless their
communication to him be necessary to prevent a
repetition of the misdeed. In almost every case the
reproach will come with more grace & more effect from
any other party – for the judgment of a third party will be less

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Folio number	500	Info in main headings field
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