1056. Moreover, from the end - the reason why they long for and desire cognitions - it is known what kinds of food agree with them. Evil spirits eagerly desire to know anything evil that happens to others; wherefore such food is not commendable, as long as they have such an end in view. Thus from the end which leads them to desire to know, it can be concluded concerning the things with which they delight to be nourished. 1748, Feb. 27.