More Fruits of Solitude by William Penn (1718) Part 52-62 (The Wise Man)
Bonus:
This was my Scoutmaster's favorite thing to say to smartass teenagers.
Summary: Once again, fuck Nietzsche.
Commentary:
52. The Wise Man Governs himself by the Reason of his Case, and because what he does is Best: Best, in a Moral and Prudent, not a Sinister Sense.
This just makes me think of someone coming up with an elaborate evil plan and then going, "Wait, too sinister!" at the last minute.
56. To do Evil, that Good may come of it, is for Bunglers in Politicks, as well as Morals.
We're back on this again.
60. He is never Captious, nor Critical; hates Banter and Jests: He may be Pleasant, but not Light; he never deals but in Substantial Ware, and leaves the rest for the Toy Pates (or Shops) of the World; which are so far from being his Business, that they are not so much as his Diversion.
I will never be a wise man. I can't give up my Banter and Jests.
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