Rule VI.—The falling inflection is generally proper wherever the sense is complete.
EXAMPLES.
Truth is more wonderful than fiction'.
Men generally die as they live'.
By industry we obtain wealth'.
REMARK.—Parts of a sentence often make complete sense in themselves, and in this case, unless qualified or restrained by the succeeding clause, or unless the contrary is indicated by some other principle, the falling inflection takes place according to the rule.
EXAMPLES
Truth is wonderful', even more so than fiction'.
Men generally die as they live' and by their actions we must judge of their character'.
Exception.—When a sentence concludes with a negative clause, or with a contrast or comparison (called also antithesis), the first member of which requires the falling inflection, it must close with the rising inflection. (See Rule XI, and paragraph 2, Note.)
EXAMPLES.
No one desires to be thought a fool'.