They place _personal interest_ above strict _moral right_, as a means of
improvement:

_Paine._

"As to mere theoretical reformation, I have never
preached it up. The most effectual process is that
of improving the condition of man by means of his
interest, and it is on this ground that I take my
stand."--R. of M., part ii, chap. v.

_Junius._

"It will be said, that I deny at one moment what I
would allow at another. To this I answer,
generally, that human affairs are in no instance
governed by strict, positive right.... My
premises, I know, will be denied in argument, but
every man's conscience tells him they are true. It
remains then to be considered whether it be for
the _interest of the people_," etc.--Let. 44.

The reader will here see a mental characteristic the same, and a
philosophy growing therefrom which is boldly affirmed by both.

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That we gather strength by antagonism, and in this way the vicious are
often brought into notice and become successful, is a prominent fact
noticed by both.

_Paine._

"Those whose sentiments are injudicious or
unfriendly, will cease of themselves, unless too
much pains is bestowed upon their conversion."--C.
S., Int.

_Junius._

"Mr. Wilkes, if not persecuted, will soon be
forgotten."--Let. 11. See also Let. 1 and 35.

I have heretofore given examples of the above to prove another fact.

* * * * *

I now call attention to the passion of suspicion:

_Paine._

"I am not of a disposition inclined to suspicion.
It is, in its nature, a mean and cowardly passion,
and, upon the whole, even admitting error into the
case, it is better; I am sure it is more generous
to be wrong on the side of confidence, than on the
side of suspicion. _But_, I know as a fact, that
the English government.... Their
anti-revolutionary doctrines invite suspicion even
against one's will, and in spite of one's charity
to believe well of them."--Let. to Samuel Adams.

_Junius._

"The situation of this country is alarming enough
to rouse the attention of every man who pretends
to a concer