Conscience as a Practical Maxim Against Integrity Claims
A historical voice argues conscience is a convenient illusion used to excuse wrongdoing. It warns that reliance on conscience signals temptation by interest and opportunity, likening moral appeals to a proverb among unscrupulous tradesmen.
Singular Characters and the Fashioned Man
The passage describes a man shaped by his dress and body, aiming to display himself in London streets stages courts and social spaces. It notes his care for attire and grooming, skill in gaming, and a fixation on fashionable talk and courting ladies.
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Adam
London