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Of Gentleness.

I. The works. *Alternative: of moderate disregard.

Gentleness is the ability to bear crimes, and insults moderately: not to be quick to rush to punishments: and not to be easily moved toward anger. It is unbitter in character, and averse to contention, having a state of calmness with the soul, and stability.

Of those things belonging to Gentleness.

Actions of Gentleness.

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To be able to bear crimes and insults moderately.
Not to be rushed quickly toward vengeance.
Not to be easily moved toward anger.
To be of a character least bitter, and averse to contention: likewise to be endowed with a calm and stable soul.
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Of Courage.

I. The works. *Alternative: difficult to mold.

Courage is the ability to endure fears concerning death: and to be bold in dire circumstances: and to be brave toward dangers: and