We dread still more to show falseness in taste than in mind. Gentleness should approve without prejudice what deserves to be approved, follow what deserves to be followed, and take offence at nothing. But there should be great distinction and great accuracy. We should distinguish between what is good in the abstract and what is good for ourselves, and always follow in reason the natural inclination which carries us towards matters that please us.

Place: ¶930
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We dread still more to show falseness in taste than in mind. Gentlenes… — Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims