Those are two different issues. Furthermore he is not logically
wrong. On the contrary, he has reasoned out his decision logically and
bravely, despite his own urge to seek vengeance, or even to commit
suicide. But he is still wrong, through no fault of his own, and through
no fault of logic. Sometimes that happens. We can do everything
right, be virtuous and logical -- and still be
wrong.
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"‘I think he was a silly little man,' said Councillor Tompkins. ‘Worthless, in fact; no use to Society at all.'
"‘Oh, I don't know,' said Atkins, who was nobody of importance, just a schoolmaster. ‘I am not so sure: it depends on what you mean by use .'
"‘No practical or economic use,' said Tompkins. . . .
. . .
"‘It is proving very useful indeed,' said the Second Voice. ‘As a holiday, and a refreshment. It is splendid for convalescence; and not only for that, for many it is the best introduction to the Mountains. It works wonders in some cases. I am sending more and more there. They seldom have to come back.'"
