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that a thing highly praised was not done by me. I treated a
person gently so that she might praise me for it. I spoke a few
words in praise of myself.

Thursday 21

I have been very negligent in noting down these failings.
I said various words with feigned humility. I held obstinately to
my own opinion. With my boasting I made someone else
appear in a darker light. I imagined to be richer than another.

Friday 22

Several times there came back to mind a word of praise
I had undeservedly received. I felt sorry at being corrected in
the presence of others. I excused myself. I was pleased that a

friend told me to do a work of charity, which made me feel
important. I have rated myself too highly.

Saturday 23

I considered myself more shrewd than someone else. I
was rather sorry at having to receive a guest to our house,
thinking it was not beautiful enough. I was a bit gratified at
being praised. I spoke about myself for an unnecessarily
length of time.

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