Christian PoliticsLongman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806 - 445 pages |
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... principles of political and moral phi- losophy , will , I think , readily allow , that an endeavour to prevent a return of such disorders , by leading men to a view of their essential duties and interest , has some title , though.
... principles of political and moral phi- losophy , will , I think , readily allow , that an endeavour to prevent a return of such disorders , by leading men to a view of their essential duties and interest , has some title , though.
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... principle of such deep root in human nature , that persons of the most active disposition are not entirely exempt from its influence , while over some others it reigns with an uncontroled despotism . So dear was this principle in the ...
... principle of such deep root in human nature , that persons of the most active disposition are not entirely exempt from its influence , while over some others it reigns with an uncontroled despotism . So dear was this principle in the ...
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... principle by which man is actuated is the love of consequence , or of appearing considerable in the eyes of the world ; with which is connected a desire of distinction and superiority ; since he who is on a level with others attracts no ...
... principle by which man is actuated is the love of consequence , or of appearing considerable in the eyes of the world ; with which is connected a desire of distinction and superiority ; since he who is on a level with others attracts no ...
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... principle over pride , or be no more than a stratagem of this passion itself . Many cringe to a man in power only to rival or supplant him ; or , if their ambition soar not so high , they seek a compensation for the indignities they ...
... principle over pride , or be no more than a stratagem of this passion itself . Many cringe to a man in power only to rival or supplant him ; or , if their ambition soar not so high , they seek a compensation for the indignities they ...
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... enviable distinction . Lastly : From the above observations it may appear , that the principle of which we have been speaking is essentially hostile to the peace and good order of the world . Men SECT . I. ] General Sketch of Man . 15.
... enviable distinction . Lastly : From the above observations it may appear , that the principle of which we have been speaking is essentially hostile to the peace and good order of the world . Men SECT . I. ] General Sketch of Man . 15.
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