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Nor are the precepts of Epictetus all abstract principles; he often pauses to give definite rules of conduct and practice. He points out that we are the creatures of habit; that every single act is a definite grain in the sand-multitude of influences which make up our daily life; that each time we are angry or evil-inclined we are adding fuel to a fire, and virulence to the seeds of a disease.
The mate's wife was the least evil-inclined, and listened most to what was said to her, which we hope will bear fruit.
It is true, that some evil-inclined person whispered that the "virtuous Marcia" was a little how-came-you-so; but Bulstrode afterwards assured me that his condition helped him along amazingly, and that it added a liquid lustre to his eyes, that might otherwise have been wanting.
Yes, they can; they can be forced, when mortals possess the means and power. The evil-inclined may be forced to good, as well as to evil. It is not the good and perfect spirits that we subject by art, but those that are inclined to wrong. It is over them that mortals have the power.
Yes! they can; they can be forced, when mortals possess the means and power. The evil-inclined may be forced to good, as well as to evil. It is not the good and perfect spirits that we subject by art, but those that are inclined to wrong. It is over them that mortals have the power.
Clemency Newcome made an angular tumble against the table, occasioning a sounding clatter among the cups and saucers. 'Heyday! what's the matter there? exclaimed the Doctor. 'It's this evil-inclined blue bag, said Clemency, 'always tripping up somebody! 'With a purpose and intention in it, I was saying, resumed Snitchey, 'that commands respect. Life a farce, Dr. Jeddler? With law in it?
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