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To: ripnbang

The difference is that he considered displays of temper and profane language to be failings, rather than virtues.

If I drop a pot on my foot, I’m likely to yell (blank!). However, I don’t use vulgar invective in every other sentence. (You don’t need “swear words” if you have an Unabridged Dictionary.)


46 posted on 01/20/2016 4:13:54 AM PST by Tax-chick (Onions are a woman's weapon.)
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To: Tax-chick

Reproach none for the Infirmities of Nature, nor Delight to Put them that have in mind thereof.

Show not yourself glad at the Misfortune of another though he were your enemy.

Associate yourself with Men of good Quality if you Esteem your own Reputation; for ‘is better to be alone than in bad Company.

Let your Conversation be without Malice or Envy, for ‘is a Sign of a Tractable and Commendable Nature: And in all Causes of Passion admit Reason to Govern.

Utter not base and frivolous things amongst grave and Learned Men nor very Difficult Questions or Subjects, among the Ignorant or things hard to be believed, Stuff not your Discourse with Sentences amongst your Betters nor Equals.

A Man ought not to value himself of his Achievements, or rare Qualities of wit; much less of his riches Virtue or Kindred.

Detract not from others neither be excessive in Commanding.

Reprehend not the imperfections of others for that belongs to Parents Masters and Superiors.

Think before you Speak pronounce not imperfectly nor bring out your Words too hastily but orderly & distinctly.

In Disputes, be not So Desirous to Overcome as not to give Liberty to each one to deliver his Opinion and Submit to the Judgment of the Major Part especially if they are Judges of the Dispute.

Speak not Evil of the absent for it is unjust.

When you speak of God or his attributes, let it be seriously & with reverence. Honor & obey your natural parents although they be poor.

Let your recreations be manful not sinful.

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.


56 posted on 01/20/2016 4:31:18 AM PST by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
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