...principles; that is, by carrying them into act; the principles of obedience, of veracity, justice, and going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts, talking well, and drawingJinepictures of it,—this is so tar from necessarily or certainly conducing to form a habit...

...properly acts. But going ever the theory of virtue in one's thoughts, talking well, and drawing Jine pictures of it, — this is so far from necessarily...that it may harden the mind in a contrary course, and form a habit of. insensibility to all moral considerations. For, from our very faculty of habits, passive...

...discoverers themselves." Preface to PEMBERTOJN'S View of NEWTON'S Philosophy. Note (U.) page 387. • " Going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible ; ie form a habit of insensibility to all moral obligations. For, from our...

...awakening and important to all students and teachers, that, ' Going over the theory of virtue in our thoughts, talking well, and drawing fine pictures...so far from necessarily or certainly conducing to the habit of it, in him who thus employs himself, that it may .harden the mind in a contrary course,...

...means Of moral happiness. Applicable to her is a remark in the profound work of Bishop Butler; — "Going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible ; »'. e, form a habit of insensibility to all moral obligations." Lady Oliphant...

...and interesting writer whose remark has suggested the train of observation we are now pursuing, — " Going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible, ie form a habit of insensibility to moral consideration." This statement...

...himself, is a virtuous act. All these, therefore, may and will contribute towards forming good habits. But going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible, ie form a habit of insensibility, to all moral considerations. For, from...

...himself, is a virtuous act. All these, therefore, may and will contribute towards forming good habits. But going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...necessarily or certainly conducing to form a habit of it, mm who thus employs himself; that it may harden tbe mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually...

...is a virtuous act. All these, therefore, may and will contribute towards forming good habits. But, going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...far from necessarily or certainly conducing to form an habit of it in him who thus employs himself, that it may harden the mind in a contrary course, and...

...conversion. But all this is nothing. " The going over the theory of virtue," says Bishop Butler, " in one's thoughts, talking well, and drawing fine pictures of it; this is so far from necessarily or certainlyiconducing to form an habit of it in him who thus employs himself, that it may harden the...