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Peaceableness is an exertion whereby a person dealeth peaceably with another, removeth discord from among others, and reconcileth [them]. 1. The peaceable man often conformeth himself unto others; whence it happeneth that at times he recedeth from his own right and concedeth to his fellow, where there is no sin; in order that no contention may arise which might injure brotherly love. But the contentious man desireth by no means to remain quiet; without just cause, [he contendeth for his own] right...

CHAPTER VII: Peaceableness.

Peaceableness is an endeavor whereby a man conducteth himself in peace with another, and removeth turmoil from among others, and reconcileth [them]. First: The peaceable man doth often adapt himself unto others; whence it happeneth that he sometimes recedeth from his own right and concedeth the right unto [his] fellow, where there is no sin, so that no contention may arise which might injure brotherly love. But the contentious man desireth not at all to remain quiet; without rights, [his] right...

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