Discipline, by the author of Letters to my unknown friends1850 |
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Page 99
... feel at discovering that the truth has been concealed from us , or that actual deceit has been practised . In such cases , instead of directing the full weight of our indignation against the offender , it would K 2 SELFISHNESS . 99.
... feel at discovering that the truth has been concealed from us , or that actual deceit has been practised . In such cases , instead of directing the full weight of our indignation against the offender , it would K 2 SELFISHNESS . 99.
Page 100
... deceit , or want of candour . This is especially the case with respect to children or servants . If , during the course of this day , a part of your daily cross should be the sorrow of experiencing deceit or falsehood from either ...
... deceit , or want of candour . This is especially the case with respect to children or servants . If , during the course of this day , a part of your daily cross should be the sorrow of experiencing deceit or falsehood from either ...
Page 101
... deceit . Whatever pain this discovery may cost you , if it lead to repentance , that pain may be a blessing , for you have exposed yourself , by selfish thought- lessness ( I only suppose want of thought , not deliberate injustice ...
... deceit . Whatever pain this discovery may cost you , if it lead to repentance , that pain may be a blessing , for you have exposed yourself , by selfish thought- lessness ( I only suppose want of thought , not deliberate injustice ...
Page 102
... deceit and falsehood ? There is no act of inconsideration , whether it tempt others to sin or only causes them pain , that has not its root in selfishness . It is not from want of memory or want of judgment that we do not see clearly ...
... deceit and falsehood ? There is no act of inconsideration , whether it tempt others to sin or only causes them pain , that has not its root in selfishness . It is not from want of memory or want of judgment that we do not see clearly ...
Page 119
... deceitful heart . Vain , then , is the expectation that we exclude the world when its professed votaries are rejected from our companion- ship , and their pursuits and amusements entirely relinquished . There is no more dangerous self ...
... deceitful heart . Vain , then , is the expectation that we exclude the world when its professed votaries are rejected from our companion- ship , and their pursuits and amusements entirely relinquished . There is no more dangerous self ...
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