Twelve Causes of Dishonesty

Beecher, Henry Ward · 1887

_Selections from the writings of well-known religious authors' works, beautifully printed and daintily bound in leatherette with original designs in silver and ink._ Only extraordinary circumstances can give the appearance of dishonesty to an honest man. Usually, not to _seem_ honest, is not to _be_ so. The quality must not be doubtful like twilight, lingering between night and day and taking hues from both; it must be day-light, clear, and effulgent. This is the doctrine of the Bible: _Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord_, BUT ALSO IN THE SIGHT OF MEN. In general it may be said that no one has honesty without dross, until he has honesty without suspicion.…

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