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world comfortably, nor are the strong efforts of his 
mind; in public matters, often sufficiently seen by those 
who have it in their power to render them useful to 
society, that they are of any avail. 
When parents happen to observe great natural 
patts in their. children they fhould exert them- 
selves in turning away their eyes from great objects 
of pursuit, and instil in their minds a desire of be- 
coming eminent in their own particular profefsion ; 
also in taking every opportunity of fhowing them 
examples of the great value of integrity ; for men of 
abilities are more frequently dishonest than those of 
moderate talents, and perons who want integrity; 
seldom pafs unpunifhed even in this world ;—well 
known truths, though too little attended to by those 
who have occasion to weigh such things in their 
thoughts. 
There is apleasure even in sadnefs, which none 
but mourners know. 
The friendfhip of some men, is like the jealousy of 
others, only the paroxysm of an hour, which rages 
violently and again subsides, till a new occasion calls 
it forth. 
Vows and engagements of all kinds are, upon too 
many occasions, only considered as nugatory forms, 
which law prescribes, but custom absolves from 
performing. 
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