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 |
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... indulgence of the animal appetites ; pleasures and amusements , or slighter mental gratifications , including the enjoy- ment derived from the conveniences and accom- modations of life ; intellectual pursuits ; and the cultivation of ...
... indulgence of the animal appetites ; pleasures and amusements , or slighter mental gratifications , including the enjoy- ment derived from the conveniences and accom- modations of life ; intellectual pursuits ; and the cultivation of ...
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... indulgences are not only transient , but they are comparatively few . The most numerous , as well as the most exalted and durable pleasures are mental . The delicate en- joyments derived from the cultivation of the arts , distinguished ...
... indulgences are not only transient , but they are comparatively few . The most numerous , as well as the most exalted and durable pleasures are mental . The delicate en- joyments derived from the cultivation of the arts , distinguished ...
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... indulgence ; a new train of correspondent ideas excite to actions congenial with their nature ; and the heart gradually acquires a love for that virtue , which reason has always recommended . A de- lightful harmony now subsists between ...
... indulgence ; a new train of correspondent ideas excite to actions congenial with their nature ; and the heart gradually acquires a love for that virtue , which reason has always recommended . A de- lightful harmony now subsists between ...
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... indulgence of a repining disposition , or be- traying an irritated mind by indecorous emo- tions , or uttering clamorous and unprofitable com- plaints . When the endurance of sufferings does not in- dicate an abject spirit ; where the ...
... indulgence of a repining disposition , or be- traying an irritated mind by indecorous emo- tions , or uttering clamorous and unprofitable com- plaints . When the endurance of sufferings does not in- dicate an abject spirit ; where the ...
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... indulgence of vanity ; but it frequent- ly exposes to censure and disgrace : there is a de- gree of pain in modest diffidence ; but it is amply recompensed by the glow of satisfaction , derived from the favourable opinion of others ...
... indulgence of vanity ; but it frequent- ly exposes to censure and disgrace : there is a de- gree of pain in modest diffidence ; but it is amply recompensed by the glow of satisfaction , derived from the favourable opinion of others ...
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