BOOK III PART III
The same principle produces, in many in-
stances, our sentiments of morals, as well as
those of beauty. No virtue is more esteemed
than justice, and no vice more detested than
injustice; nor are there any qualities, which go
farther to the fixing the character, either as ami-
able or odious. Now justice is a moral virtue,
merely because it has that tendency to the good
of mankind; and, indeed, is nothing but an arti-
ficial invention to that purpose. The same may
vero species ab utilitate dividitur. Sed hoc quidem dis-
cernere, modici judicii est. Quinct. lib. 8. (A horse
with narrow flanks looks more comely; It also moves
faster. An athlete whose muscles have been developed
by training presents a handsome appearance; he is also
better prepared for the contest. Attractive appearance
is invariably associated with efficient functioning. Yet it
takes no outstanding powers of judgement to wake this
distinction.)