A Treatise on the Passions and Affections of the Mind, Philosophical, Ethical, and Theological: In a Series of Disquisitions, in which are Traced, the Moral History of Man, in His Pursuits, Powers, and Motives of Action, and the Means of Obtaining Permanent Well-being and Happiness, Volume 3T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1813 - Christianity |
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... so essential to human happiness ; and by which alone every disorderly , tormenting and injurious passion and affection may be subdued , and those affections be cherished , which implant peace , contentment , 12 INTRODUCTION .
... so essential to human happiness ; and by which alone every disorderly , tormenting and injurious passion and affection may be subdued , and those affections be cherished , which implant peace , contentment , 12 INTRODUCTION .
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... injurious consequences , which may follow the compliance with , or a resistance to the sedu- cing incitement , must be made to gain the ascendency over the illicit propensity . The first VOL III . C supposes that the mind has been so ...
... injurious consequences , which may follow the compliance with , or a resistance to the sedu- cing incitement , must be made to gain the ascendency over the illicit propensity . The first VOL III . C supposes that the mind has been so ...
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... at a future period ; but it acts with spirit and promptitude , when deliberation and indecision , might be injurious or fatal . Prudence has learned to appreciate the means of good in our possession , D 2 PERSONAL PRUDENCE . 95 35.
... at a future period ; but it acts with spirit and promptitude , when deliberation and indecision , might be injurious or fatal . Prudence has learned to appreciate the means of good in our possession , D 2 PERSONAL PRUDENCE . 95 35.
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... injurious to others ; and may diffuse their baneful effects over society at large . The indolent man is not only guilty of a shameful dereliction of all the active and useful powers of mind and body , but he is an useless or a ...
... injurious to others ; and may diffuse their baneful effects over society at large . The indolent man is not only guilty of a shameful dereliction of all the active and useful powers of mind and body , but he is an useless or a ...
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... injurious to the peace and welfare of society , it is not surprising that they should be condemned . Self - interest , unit- ing with the dictates of reason , induces the vir tuous to censure them with peculiar asperity . F 2 CHAP . II ...
... injurious to the peace and welfare of society , it is not surprising that they should be condemned . Self - interest , unit- ing with the dictates of reason , induces the vir tuous to censure them with peculiar asperity . F 2 CHAP . II ...
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