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And we should adopt the same course as before, i.e. state the

phenomena, and, after raising and discussing difficulties which

suggest themselves, then exhibit, if possible, all the opinions

afloat respecting these affections of the moral character; or, if

not all, the greater part and the most important: for we may

consider we have illustrated the matter sufficiently when the

difficulties have been solved, and such theories as are most

approved are left as a residuum.

The chief points may be thus enumerated. It is thought,

I. That Self-Control and Endurance belong to the class of things

good and praiseworthy, while Imperfect Self-Control and Softness

belong to that of things low and blameworthy.

II. That the man of Self-Control is identical with the man who is

apt to abide by his resolution, and the man of Imperfect

Self-Control with him who is apt to depart from his resolution.