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Literary
September 30, 1803
Berkeley And Jefferson Intelligencer
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Two aphorisms: one on the benefit of condensing life's rules into memorable short sentiments to avoid error; the second on using enemies' censures more advantageously than friends' civilities.
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We frequently fall into error and folly not because the true principles are not known, but because, for a time, they are not remembered; he may therefore justly be numbered among the benefactors of mankind who contracts the great rules of life into short sentiments that may easily be impressed on the memory, and taught by frequent recollection to recur habitually on the mind
The malicious censures of our enemies, if we make a right use of them, may prove of greater advantage to us, than the civilities of our best friends.
We frequently fall into error and folly not because the true principles are not known, but because, for a time, they are not remembered; he may therefore justly be numbered among the benefactors of mankind who contracts the great rules of life into short sentiments that may easily be impressed on the memory, and taught by frequent recollection to recur habitually on the mind
The malicious censures of our enemies, if we make a right use of them, may prove of greater advantage to us, than the civilities of our best friends.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Aphorisms
Memory
Principles
Enemies
Censures
Self Improvement
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We Frequently Fall Into Error And Folly Not Because The True Principles Are Not Known, But Because, For A Time, They Are Not Remembered; He May Therefore Justly Be Numbered Among The Benefactors Of Mankind Who Contracts The Great Rules Of Life Into Short Sentiments That May Easily Be Impressed On The Memory, And Taught By Frequent Recollection To Recur Habitually On The Mind
The Malicious Censures Of Our Enemies, If We Make A Right Use Of Them, May Prove Of Greater Advantage To Us, Than The Civilities Of Our Best Friends.