BOOK III PART III
but still apply the terms expressive of our lik-
ing or dislike, in the same manner, as if we re-
mained in one point of view. Experience soon
teaches us this method of correcting our senti-
ments, or at least, of correcting our language,
where the sentiments are more stubborn and
inalterable. Our servant, if diligent and faith-
ful, may excite stronger sentiments of love and
kindness than Marcus Brutus, as represented
in history; but we say not upon that account,
that the former character is more laudable than
the latter. We know, that were we to ap-
proach equally near to that renowned patriot,
he would command a much higher degree of
affection and admiration. Such corrections are
common with regard to all the senses; and in-
deed it were impossible we could ever make
use of language, or communicate our senti-
ments to one another, did we not correct the