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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... operate as they ought ; and these will rise into Motives , if they be not effectually opposed by other induce- ments and desires of a contrary tendency . The gratification of every desire is , at the instant , plea- sing , though the ...
... operate as they ought ; and these will rise into Motives , if they be not effectually opposed by other induce- ments and desires of a contrary tendency . The gratification of every desire is , at the instant , plea- sing , though the ...
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... operate . A just sense of that which is right and proper to be done , a due attention to the benefi- cial , or injurious consequences , which may follow the compliance with , or a resistance to the sedu- cing incitement , must be made ...
... operate . A just sense of that which is right and proper to be done , a due attention to the benefi- cial , or injurious consequences , which may follow the compliance with , or a resistance to the sedu- cing incitement , must be made ...
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... extent and importance of their influence . Prudence , and Imprudence have three distinct characters , according to the different manners in which they operate . In some cases they primari- ly D 3 PERSONAL PRUDENCE . 37.
... extent and importance of their influence . Prudence , and Imprudence have three distinct characters , according to the different manners in which they operate . In some cases they primari- ly D 3 PERSONAL PRUDENCE . 37.
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... operate . In some cases they primari- ly respect a conformity , or opposition to the dic- tates of reason ; at other times , they are manifested in the prevalent affections of the mind , when it is placed in peculiar and trying ...
... operate . In some cases they primari- ly respect a conformity , or opposition to the dic- tates of reason ; at other times , they are manifested in the prevalent affections of the mind , when it is placed in peculiar and trying ...
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... operate as a plea for compassion ; and where the character of the agent is eminent for clemency , resignation will be treat- ed by the agent himself as a virtue , which entitles to indulgence and commiseration . Thus are the advantages ...
... operate as a plea for compassion ; and where the character of the agent is eminent for clemency , resignation will be treat- ed by the agent himself as a virtue , which entitles to indulgence and commiseration . Thus are the advantages ...
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