[clxiv. 230]

1820 July 6

Emancipation Spanish

?.8. Corruptive influence

Ends and Means of Govt

Sinister sacrifice

U. Self-preference - measure of its force: in Monarch, greatest

In so far as a mans interest fails of maintaining this coincidence with the universal interest, he will on almost all if not on all occasions be disposed to sacrifice to his own particular interest every other interest

Quere proof from necessity to existence of the species?

As in every other situation, so in that of a public functionary: of a public functionary whatsoever be his rank and whatsoever his denomination, this sacrifice he will not only be disposed to make but on every opportunity that seems /presents itself as/ favourable will actually make

This sacrifice of public to private interest, of public duty to private interest may be stiled for shortness the sinister sacrifice.

On the occasion of every public arrangement, as in every other situation, so in the situation of every public functionary of whatever class and whatever denomination, every man ought to be considered as disposed and prepared on every occasion to make to the utmost extent in his power this sinister sacrifice - to obtain at the expence of the suffering of others from loss or any other cause to any amount on the part of any number of other persons any the smallest enjoyment to himself from profit or any other cause.