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Dentatus, his address to Tranquilla described, iii. 86.

Dependence, perpetual, contrary to the dignity of wisdom, iv. 12.

Depravation of the mind by external advantages, not so universal as is apprehended, iv. 67.

Desires of mankind more numerous than their attainments, ii. 294. A perpetual conflict with natural desires the lot of our present state, iii. 30. Excessive, restrained by the attentive prospect and contemplation of death, 102.

Despair, considerations proposed for preventing it, iii. 144.

Dicaculus, his affectation of the character of a wit, iv. 77-82.

Diction, the attractive power of its charms in the conveyance of truth to the mind, iv. 45. See Language.

Diffidence, the advantageous influence of this quality in managing a debate, iii. 317.

Dilatoriness, and indolence in managing important affairs, their fatal effects, iii. 170.

Diligence, too frequently relaxed and abated by appause, iii. 34. Often obstructed by friendship, ibid.

Discord, little things often produce it, ii. 269.

Discontent attendant on every state of life, ii. 27. iii. 136.

Dispute and controversy, the fatal effects of it when ill conducted, ii. 241. Frequently influenced by the dispositions of pride and vanity, 247.

Domestick conduct, the importance of regulating it by the dictates of wisdom and goodness, ii. 83. The danger of betraying our weakness to our servants, one motive to a regular life, 85. See Servants.

Dorset, Charles Sackville, earl [not duke] of, applauded as good-natured, though angry, i. 65.

Dryden, Mr. John, his inattention and inaccuracy remarked, i. 188.