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[M2.65L]                                                              [M2.65]								65
                                                                      			of Secresy  Vid pp 58,  59.
                                                                      
                                                                      		asserted;  the reserve of knowledge being only the
                                                                      		natural result of the absence of vanity in it;  with the
                                                                      		perception of the impossibility of its rapid communication
                                                                      		under any circumstances - and of its safe communication
                                                                      		under many:  while at the same time a wise man is
                                                                      		never reserved except from necessity but "willing to
                                                                      		communicate"
                                                                      		The fourth kind also is one observed more than recommended
                                                                      		and the two others are self evident.
                                                                      		There are also three kinds of blameworthy secresy:
                                                                      		1.   To conceal our own sins (10)
                                                                      		2.  The concealment of our Love over Hatred (3) (9)
                                                                      		3.  The concealment of our real opinions, winking with
                                                                      			the eye, &c - (1)
                                                                      		On the whole however, and adding the consideration of the
                                                                      		Kingly Secresy (7) the passages in Proverbs are much in
                                                                      		favour of Reserve as a part of character.





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