The Science of Morals

One does not believe in the follies of clever men. The science of morals is far too presumptuous and counter to good taste, which is always a fortaste of more modest expressions. One ought to avow with the utmost fairness what is still necessary here for a long time,. What is alone proper for the present? 10. A moral sentiment in Europe at present is perhaps as subtle, belated, diverse, sensitive and refined, as the science of morals belonging thereto is recent, initial, awkward and coarse fingered. 9. It is inhuman to bless when one is being cursed. 8. There is an innocence in lying, which is the sign of good faith in a cause