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186. Rarely Promise: But, if Lawful, constantly perform.
187. Hasty Resolutions are of the Nature of Vows; and to be equally avoided.
188. I will never do this, says one, yet does it: I am resolved to do this, says another; but flags upon second Thoughts: Or does it, tho' awkwardly, for his Word's sake: As if it were worse to break his Word, than to do amiss in keeping it.
189. Wear none of thine own Chains; but keep free, whilst thou art free.
190. It is an Effect of Passion that Wisdom corrects, to
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