The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy, Volumen1F. Davis, 1787 |
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... fortunes at their death , disrespect to parents , and a multitude of fimilar examples . For this is the alternative ; either the Law muft define beforehand and with precision the offences which it punishes , or it must be left to the ...
... fortunes at their death , disrespect to parents , and a multitude of fimilar examples . For this is the alternative ; either the Law muft define beforehand and with precision the offences which it punishes , or it must be left to the ...
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... of happiness . What I have been able to obferve of that part of mankind , whofe profeffed pursuit is pleasure , and who are withheld in the pursuit by by no restraints of fortune , or fcruples of con- 24 HAPPINESS . HUMAN.
... of happiness . What I have been able to obferve of that part of mankind , whofe profeffed pursuit is pleasure , and who are withheld in the pursuit by by no restraints of fortune , or fcruples of con- 24 HAPPINESS . HUMAN.
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William Paley. by no restraints of fortune , or fcruples of con- science , corresponds fufficiently with this ac- count . I have commonly remarked in fuch men , a restless and inextinguishable paffion for variety ; a great part of their ...
William Paley. by no restraints of fortune , or fcruples of con- science , corresponds fufficiently with this ac- count . I have commonly remarked in fuch men , a restless and inextinguishable paffion for variety ; a great part of their ...
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... fortune , is purchased too dear ; the pleasure never compenfating for the perpetual irritation of embarraffed circumftances . Thefe pleafures , after all , have their value : and , as the young are always too eager in their pursuit of ...
... fortune , is purchased too dear ; the pleasure never compenfating for the perpetual irritation of embarraffed circumftances . Thefe pleafures , after all , have their value : and , as the young are always too eager in their pursuit of ...
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... fortune and liberal minds , is only to be accounted for on this principle . THIRDLY , Neither does happiness consist in greatnefs , rank , or elevated ftation . Were it true that all fuperiority afforded plea- fure , it would follow ...
... fortune and liberal minds , is only to be accounted for on this principle . THIRDLY , Neither does happiness consist in greatnefs , rank , or elevated ftation . Were it true that all fuperiority afforded plea- fure , it would follow ...
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