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213. Esteem denotes the value we set on persons possessed 

 of superior intellectual abilities, and their works, or uncoin- 

 raonly attentive to the performance of moral duties. It is 

 capable of many degrees. 



214. Regard indicates the particular favourable attention 

 of whiclv we think another worthy. It is susceptible of many 

 degrees. 



215. Respect implies not only the regard, but also the de- 

 ference, complaisance and some degree of preference and 

 submission which we deem due to its object ; and even to 

 contemptible men when placed in respectable situations. 



216. Veneration denotes profound respect, mixed with 

 awe. It is bestowed on persons sunk in the vale of years, 

 particularly if distinguished by meritorious services, wisdom 

 or virtues. It may be repelled by criminal conduct through 

 life, or even by a degree of levity unbecoming advanced 

 age. Who could venerate Frederick the infamous, Buffon 

 or Voltaire, had they even reached the age of Methu- 

 salem ? 



K 2 Displeasing 



