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satisfaction to an honest mind, than to see those approbations which it gives itself seconded by the applauses of the public: A man is more sure of his conduct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him.

note No: 125. /note A man should not allow himself to hate even his enemies, because, if you indulge this passion in some occasions, it will rise of itself in others; if you hate your enemies, you will contract such a vicious habit of mind, as by degrees will break out upon those who are your friends, or those who are indifferent to you.

note No: 139. /note Though men may impose upon themselves what they please by their corrupt imaginations, truth will ever keep its station; and as Glory is nothing else but the shadow of virtue, it will certainly disappear at the departure of virtue. But how carefully ought the true notions of it to be preserved, and how industrious should we be to encourage any impulses towards it?

The perfection of Glory, says Tully, consists in these three particulars: ,,That the people love us; that they have confidence in us; that being affected with a certain admiration toward us, they think we deserve honour.