When you hear anyone spoken ill of, consider the accusation doubtful if you can do so justly. If you cannot, excuse the intention of the accused party. If that cannot be done, express sympathy for him or her. Or change the subject of conversation, recalling that those who do not fall into sin owe it all to God's grace. Correct the slanderer in a mild way by telling of some good deed of the offended party, if you know of any.
(INT. Part III, Ch. 29; O. III, p. 243)
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