"to perform a heroic act not on impulse—but coldly, raisonable, - TopicsExpress



          

"to perform a heroic act not on impulse—but coldly, raisonable, without being overwhelmed by stormy feelings of pleasure—The same applies to compassion: it must first be habitually sifted by reason; otherwise its just as dangerous as any other affect. Greatness of character does not consist in not possessing these affects—on the contrary, one possesses them to the highest degree—but in having them under control. And even without any pleasure in this restraint, but merely because--"
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:23:16 +0000

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