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Editorial
February 12, 1791
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An editorial extolling the virtues of justice and honesty in human dealings, contrasting the frankness and peace of the upright with the unease and duplicity of the dishonest, and noting how reputation affects judgment of actions.
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THE MONITOR.
JUSTICE, in our dealings with mankind, is essential to our future happiness--and saves us much trouble and perplexity in all our worldly transactions.
The wariness which the dishonest are obliged to preserve, always renders them uneasy--and their acting in a feigned character, ever keeps them in dread, lest they discover something improper to be known. How different is the demeanor of that man, whose honest heart dreads not the discovery of any unworthy, mean, or ungenerous principle; from him who endeavours to hide knavery, meanness and deceit.
The first, delivers with frankness, candid and upright sentiments--whilst the conversation of the latter, is marked with ambiguity, duplicity and design.
When a man has established his character for justice, his word is not doubted. his actions rigorously examined, his sincerity disbelieved, or his honesty suspected. But he whose fame has been blasted, if he commits even trivial offences, is censured with the greatest rigour ;--every improper action of his life, is called up in judgment against him--and he is sure to be condemned, perhaps undeservedly, for no other reason, than that he is supposed incapable of being actuated by honor and integrity.
JUSTICE, in our dealings with mankind, is essential to our future happiness--and saves us much trouble and perplexity in all our worldly transactions.
The wariness which the dishonest are obliged to preserve, always renders them uneasy--and their acting in a feigned character, ever keeps them in dread, lest they discover something improper to be known. How different is the demeanor of that man, whose honest heart dreads not the discovery of any unworthy, mean, or ungenerous principle; from him who endeavours to hide knavery, meanness and deceit.
The first, delivers with frankness, candid and upright sentiments--whilst the conversation of the latter, is marked with ambiguity, duplicity and design.
When a man has established his character for justice, his word is not doubted. his actions rigorously examined, his sincerity disbelieved, or his honesty suspected. But he whose fame has been blasted, if he commits even trivial offences, is censured with the greatest rigour ;--every improper action of his life, is called up in judgment against him--and he is sure to be condemned, perhaps undeservedly, for no other reason, than that he is supposed incapable of being actuated by honor and integrity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Justice
Honesty
Dishonesty
Morality
Reputation
Integrity
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Importance Of Justice And Honesty
Stance / Tone
Moral Exhortation To Uprightness
Key Arguments
Justice Is Essential To Happiness And Avoids Trouble In Transactions
Dishonest People Live In Unease And Dread Due To Feigned Characters
Honest Individuals Speak Frankly Without Fear Of Discovery
Upright Reputation Ensures Trust In Word And Actions
Blasted Reputation Leads To Harsh Judgment Even For Minor Offenses