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Literary
November 25, 1789
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A series of aphoristic reflections on moral conduct, self-improvement, handling faults, merit, friendship, affronts, obligations, fame, reputation, and personal affairs.
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Thoughts on various Subjects.
To retort an injury, is to be almost as bad as the aggressor; when two throw dirt against one another, can either keep himself clean?
There is more true greatness in generously owning a fault, and making proper reparation for it, than in obstinately defending a wrong conduct.
Let a person find out his own peculiar weakness, and be ever suspicious of himself on that account.
Real merit, like artless beauty, shines forth at all times distinguishingly illustrious.
To serve your friends to your own ruin, is romantic. To think of none but yourself is sordid.
Despise trifling affronts, and they will vanish. A little water will put out a fire, which blown up will burn a city.
Avoid too many and great obligations. It is running into debt beyond what you are able to pay.
Conclude at least nine parts in ten of what is handed about by common fame, to be false.
Live so as nobody may believe bad reports against you.
Whenever you find you do not care to look into your affairs, you may assure yourself that they will soon not be fit to look into.
To retort an injury, is to be almost as bad as the aggressor; when two throw dirt against one another, can either keep himself clean?
There is more true greatness in generously owning a fault, and making proper reparation for it, than in obstinately defending a wrong conduct.
Let a person find out his own peculiar weakness, and be ever suspicious of himself on that account.
Real merit, like artless beauty, shines forth at all times distinguishingly illustrious.
To serve your friends to your own ruin, is romantic. To think of none but yourself is sordid.
Despise trifling affronts, and they will vanish. A little water will put out a fire, which blown up will burn a city.
Avoid too many and great obligations. It is running into debt beyond what you are able to pay.
Conclude at least nine parts in ten of what is handed about by common fame, to be false.
Live so as nobody may believe bad reports against you.
Whenever you find you do not care to look into your affairs, you may assure yourself that they will soon not be fit to look into.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Moral Reflections
Self Improvement
Virtue
Faults
Reputation
Obligations
Literary Details
Title
Thoughts On Various Subjects.
Key Lines
To Retort An Injury, Is To Be Almost As Bad As The Aggressor; When Two Throw Dirt Against One Another, Can Either Keep Himself Clean?
There Is More True Greatness In Generously Owning A Fault, And Making Proper Reparation For It, Than In Obstinately Defending A Wrong Conduct.
Real Merit, Like Artless Beauty, Shines Forth At All Times Distinguishingly Illustrious.
Despise Trifling Affronts, And They Will Vanish. A Little Water Will Put Out A Fire, Which Blown Up Will Burn A City.
Conclude At Least Nine Parts In Ten Of What Is Handed About By Common Fame, To Be False.