4080. On [evil in] act
It was realized that before [any evil] becomes actual, one should beware of doing that evil, for as soon as it goes into act, it becomes customary, then habitual, and finally second nature; then it passes into posterity. 1748, 26 Nov.
4080. CONCERNING ACTUALITY.
It was perceived, that before any evil becomes actual with man, he should be on his guard against doing it; for as soon as it becomes actual it becomes customary and habitual, and at length natural; and is thus transmitted to the offspring and to posterity. - 1748, November 26.
4080. De actualitate
Perceptum, antequam actualitas accedit, quod homo se caveat a faciendo malum istud, at ut primum actualitas est, tunc induit consuetudinem, sic habitum et denique naturam, sic transit ad posteritatem. 1748, 26 Nov.