BOOK III PART I
run into one another. It seldom happens, that
we do not think an enemy vicious, and can dis-
tinguish betwixt his opposition to our interest
and real villainy or baseness. But this hinders
not, but that the sentiments are, in themselves,
distinct; and a man of temper and judgment
may preserve himself from these illusions. In
like manner, though it is certain a musical voice
is nothing but one that naturally gives a par-
ticular kind of pleasure; yet it is difficult for a
man to be sensible, that the voice of an enemy
is agreeable, or to allow it to be musical. But a
person of a fine ear, who has the command of
himself, can separate these feelings, and give
praise to what deserves it.
Secondly, We may call to remembrance the
preceding system of the passions, in order
to remark a still more considerable difference