CONTENTS. That virtue itself is a common thing-Objections deprecated- Dark views of human society by philosophers—And others dance Facts prove the wide diffusion of virtue-Its delicate traits—Numbers of the good—Virtue not confined to the eminently good-It is found in sinners—Examples - Faults themselves cause virtue-Pharisees cry out—The good indul. Common persons in relation to virtue—Virtues of the common people-General testimonies— Details — Their truthfulness, simplicity, and naturalness-Industry and laborious endur- ance-Frugality-Heroism-Self-respect, sense of propriety, honesty-Good humour-Avoidance of quarrels and litigation - Respect virtue-No hypocrites—No politicians—Their sense of admiration and respect affectionate and faithful - Parental and filial love-Charitable to one another-Excellence of this |