There is no method more likely to cure passion and rashness, than the frequent and attentive consideration of one's own weaknesses: this will work in… - James Burgh

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There is no method more likely to cure passion and rashness, than the frequent and attentive consideration of one's own weaknesses: this will work into the mind an habitual sense of the need one has of being pardoned, and will bring down the swelling pride and obstinacy of heart, which are the cause of hasty passion.