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degree, may be useful, as they prevent us 

 from doing what might lower us in our 

 own esteem or in that of others, and induce 

 conduct which has a contrary tendency. I 

 need not endeavour to shew the absolute 

 absurdity of these sentiments, for on re- 

 flection it must be evident to every one ; I 

 will merely add, that no faulty sentiments or 

 propensities can render their possessor, in 

 general, more offensive and ridiculous. The 

 want of these sentiments, with due consi- 

 deration of the rights and claims of others, 

 according to Gall's and Spurzheim's views 

 of these subjects, constitutes humility, than 

 which no quality can render an individual 

 more amiable and useful. The excitement 

 which pride and vanity may produce to 

 laudable actions is temporary and trivial in 

 comparison with that caused by humility. 

 The former is satisfied and apt to cease when 

 a seeming triumph over others is achieved ; 

 whilst the latter induces us constantly to 



