1169. Such spirits insinuate themselves into the affection of everyone by also simulating the affection of good, and thus they speak into the ears of others with flattery, as did this spirit who thought he could seduce even the angels. They derive such an instinct from their actual life, since they had been cunning in speaking according to everyone's affection, even about matters of faith. Nevertheless, in the other life they cannot but manifest their nature, for what it is like is perceived in each word and idea, and that which dissents from what is true and good in an idea is perceived quite manifestly. Wherefore he who supposes during his earthly life that because [his cunning] has been successful in the life of the body that it will also be successful in the other life, is very greatly deceived. This deceitfulness thus acquired in the life of the body stands forth so clearly, even before the angels of the interior heaven, that they observe it in whatever he says. This same spirit here spoken of is now present, but he is silent, so that I may not perceive his thoughts for such spirits can be silent and think.* 1748, Mar. 4. * Crossed out: "But such spirits are separated from the rest lest they should seduce anyone, and that they may be held in bonds."