he discovers his error after the results of the defamation have beenremoved (see, however, 2102). -(a) The Virtue. , when the motive is to conceal crimes thatare planned), or its results (e. Violation of a committed secret may be only a venial sin onaccount of the lightness of the matter.
, an oath confirming seriousdetraction), and that it is venial in other cases (e. The true gentleman isconsiderate for all his company, guards against unseasonable allusionsor topics, is sin--and perhaps even grave sin, _per accidens_--if theneglect was scandalous or perilous to salvation. Punishments, Bodily, 1870.
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