Inhaltsangabe
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1825 Excerpt: ... 3. What are the duties of friends towards each other? It is entirely a matter of choice whether we form friendships or not; but when '.ve have formed them, these rules should be observed: (1.) We should neither raise in others, nor indulge in ourselves, expectations beyond the nature and term of the friendship. This rule is violated, when we profess friendship to all, or to many, in too strong language; and when we declare our great and constant readiness to serve our friends, but never ofler to do so. (2.) We should answer all the reasonable expectations of our friends, whether in regard to secrets intrusted to us, private conversation unfit for certain companies, articles committed to our care, or business left to our management. (3.) All our conduct towards our friends should be marked with kindness and respect. We should say nothing to them, or before them, which is calculated to wound their feelings; and when they are absent, we should say nothing about them which may lessen their reputation; but on the contrary, we should always defend their character, when assaulted, as for as truth will permit. Both parties should also guard against suspicion, and put the best construction on the language and conduct of each other. (4.) Both parties should lay all flattery aside, as what is quite inconsistent with the design of friendship; and advice and admonition should be mutually given, as occasion may require; but in the manner, time, &c., which shall best correspond with true friendship. CHAPTER III. On our Duty to Oureelvei. 1. What is oar dnty to ourselves? To love ourselves, or desire our own happiness, both for this world and the next; so as to seek it, by endeavouring to preserve our health and life; to provide for the present and future wants of our bod...
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