Maxims, observations, and reflections: moral, political, and divine. By Mr. Addison.
Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719.

XVIII.

PUBLICK-MINISTERS would like|wise do well to consider, that the prin|cipal Authors of such Reproaches as are cast upon them, are those who have a Mind to get their Places: And as for Censure arising from this Motive, it is in their Power to escape it when they please, and turn it upon their Competi|tors.