The National Preceptor : Or, Selections in Prose And Poetry
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" Undoubtedly there are," answered Demetrius. " May we not enumerate," continued Socrates, " amongst the circum- stances favorable to friendship, long acquaintance, common connexions, similitude of age, and union of interest ?" " I acknowledge," said Demetrius, " the powerful influence of these circumstances : but they may subsist, and yet others be want- ing, that are essential to mutual amity." 4. " And what," said Socrates, " are those essentials which are wanting in Timon ?" " He has forfei...ted my esteem and attachment," answered Demetrius, " And has he also forfeited the esteem and attachment of the rest of mankind ?" continued Socrates. " Is he devoid of benevolence, generosity, gratitude, and other social affections ?" " Far be it from me," cried Deme- trius, " to lay so heavy a charge upon him : his conduct to others is, I believe, irreproachable ; and it wounds me the more, that he should single me out as the object of hisunkindness." 5. " Suppose you have a very valuable horse," resumed Socrates, " gentle under the treatment of others, but ungovern- able, when you attempt to use him ; would you not endeavor by all means, to conciliate his affection, and to treat him in the way most likely to render him tractable ?
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