Devotion, definition of, 2150; differs from emotion, 2151 e; fromspiritual consolations, 2151 b; external and internal cause ofdevotion, 2152. Epieikeia, 358; in human laws, 385, 411 sqq. Thus, if amadman demands from a depositary the return of his revolver in order tocommit murder, the letter of the law would uphol Every valid contract obliges to faithful performance as a duty ofconscience, even though it be unenforceable and without civilobligation.
--Having treated the virtues ofgratitude and vengeance, which deal with moral obligations caused by anact of the one owed, we now --Since obedience is a moral virtue andtherefore observes a mean, there is both an excess and a defect that itavoids. But thereare degrees of patience: the lowest is equanimity, which offends Godneither in thought, word nor deed even though sorely tried (Job, ii. (b) Sentence must not be relaxed as a rule, for otherwise the rights ofthe State or of the party winning the case will be harmed.
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