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The Equinox (Volume I, Number IX)
The Equinox (Volume I, Number IX) (1913), PDF p. 401
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THE KEY OF THE MYSTERIES
A. Yes; according to faith, there is the Providence of
God, and the sacrifice of man.
Q. What is this sacrifice?
A. It is the willing and spontaneous surrender of right.
Q.. Is this sacrifice reasonable?
A. No; it is a kind of folly greater than reason, for reason
is forced to admire it.
Q. How does one call a man who acts according to
truth, reality, reason and justice?
A. A moral man.
g. And if he sacrifices his interests to justice?
a. A man of honour.
g. Andif in order to imitate the grandeur and goodness
of Providence he does more than his duty, and sacrifices his
right to the good of others?
a. A hero.
What is the principle of true heroism ?
Faith.
What is its support?
Hope.
And its rule?
Charity.
What is the Good ?
Order.
What is the Evil?
. Disorder.
What is permissible pleasure?
Enjoyment of order.
What is forbidden pleasure?
Enjoyment of disorder.
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