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... to preserve that harmonious conformation which gives to the mind its sense of
complacency and satisfaction. This state may be denominated happiness, and is
so far distinguishable from pleasure, that it does not refer to any particular object
...
... to preserve that harmonious conformation which gives to the mind its sense of
complacency and satisfaction. This state may be denominated happiness, and is
so far distinguishable from pleasure, that it does not refer to any particular object
...
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The true answer is this; that these actions, after all, are not useful, and for that
reason, and that alone, are not right. To see this point perfectly, it must be
observed, that the bad consequences of actions are twofold, particular and
general.
The true answer is this; that these actions, after all, are not useful, and for that
reason, and that alone, are not right. To see this point perfectly, it must be
observed, that the bad consequences of actions are twofold, particular and
general.
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To impress this doctrine on the minds of young readers, and to teach them to
extend their views beyond the immediate mischief of a crime, I shall here subjoin
a string of instances, in which the particular consequences is comparatively ...
To impress this doctrine on the minds of young readers, and to teach them to
extend their views beyond the immediate mischief of a crime, I shall here subjoin
a string of instances, in which the particular consequences is comparatively ...
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The particular consequence of smuggling may be a deduction from the national
fund too minute for computation: the general consequence is the destruction of
one entire branch of public revenue; a proportionable increase of the burden
upon ...
The particular consequence of smuggling may be a deduction from the national
fund too minute for computation: the general consequence is the destruction of
one entire branch of public revenue; a proportionable increase of the burden
upon ...
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WE now speak of Property in Land: and there is a difficulty in explaining the
origin of this property consistently with the law of nature; for the land was once,
no doubt, common; and the question is, how any particular part of it could justly
be ...
WE now speak of Property in Land: and there is a difficulty in explaining the
origin of this property consistently with the law of nature; for the land was once,
no doubt, common; and the question is, how any particular part of it could justly
be ...
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Página 239 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Página 255 - And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Página 148 - If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled ; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
Página 177 - This they said, tempting him that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Página 301 - ... for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Página 57 - And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.
Página 264 - Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut, where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Página 141 - And inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me...
Página 158 - But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Página 112 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all...