The circle whom he was instructing, deputed a champion to debate with him; and he replied, “that fear was the only weapon to control and govern minds.”
“It is not the only weapon; but it is one of the most powerful agents which need be used. I have seen some minds so constituted,” said he, “that they could be governed without fear, but it is not often their condition.”
“The condition of no mind,” replied the other, “can be so well governed, as to let them know that what they say and do will be punished with severity, or rewarded with generosity.”
The dispute was not wise. The wrangling was wrong. I came near them, and they said, “Who art thou?”
T. I am your friend.
C. So say all who wish to deceive.
T. Did I ever deceive you?
C. Why, then, will you not give your name?
T. My name will not aid you to know me.
C. Why?