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William.
Then if ambition is a sin, we are all guilty in coming with him, and in fighting for him.
Then if ambition is a sin, we are all guilty in coming with him, and in fighting for him.
Dagworth.
Now, William, thou dost thrust the question home; but I must tell you that guilt being an act of the mind, none are guilty but those whose minds are prompted by that same ambition.
Now, William, thou dost thrust the question home; but I must tell you that guilt being an act of the mind, none are guilty but those whose minds are prompted by that same ambition.
William.
Now, I always thought that a man might be guilty of doing wrong without knowing it was wrong.
Now, I always thought that a man might be guilty of doing wrong without knowing it was wrong.
Dagworth.
Thou art a natural philosopher, and knowest truth by instinct; while reason runs aground, as we have run our argument. Only remember, William, all have it in their power to know the motives of their own actions, and 'tis a sin to act without some reason.
Thou art a natural philosopher, and knowest truth by instinct; while reason runs aground, as we have run our argument. Only remember, William, all have it in their power to know the motives of their own actions, and 'tis a sin to act without some reason.
William.
And whoever acts without reason may do a great deal of harm without knowing it.
And whoever acts without reason may do a great deal of harm without knowing it.
Dagworth.
Thou art an endless moralist.
Thou art an endless moralist.
