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... opera- tions , in order to its blessedness . These terms are to be unfolded . Virtue is a habit . All habits are either acquired or infused . 1 Note , 1675 : Cardo is a hinge . By calling it a habit , we distinguish it from 33.
... opera- tions , in order to its blessedness . These terms are to be unfolded . Virtue is a habit . All habits are either acquired or infused . 1 Note , 1675 : Cardo is a hinge . By calling it a habit , we distinguish it from 33.
Page 35
... habit being taken in and incorporated with the powers of the soul by frequent exercise . In the second definition we add that Virtue is a right and well ordered habit . A habit is something added to that which wears it , and every power ...
... habit being taken in and incorporated with the powers of the soul by frequent exercise . In the second definition we add that Virtue is a right and well ordered habit . A habit is something added to that which wears it , and every power ...
Page 36
... habit and its energy be the same thing , it still sleepeth when its energy ceaseth ; if they be diverse , the habit may continue for some time without the force of its operation . But not to divert into blind and obscure corners ...
... habit and its energy be the same thing , it still sleepeth when its energy ceaseth ; if they be diverse , the habit may continue for some time without the force of its operation . But not to divert into blind and obscure corners ...
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