The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy, Volume 1Thomas Dobson, at the stone house, in Second street, between Market and Chestnut street, 1788 - 499 pages |
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... think to be principally wanting in former treatises ; and , perhaps , the chief advantage which will be found in mine . I have examined no doubts , I have ftir up I have difcuffed no obfcurities , I have encɔun- tered [ xii ]
... think to be principally wanting in former treatises ; and , perhaps , the chief advantage which will be found in mine . I have examined no doubts , I have ftir up I have difcuffed no obfcurities , I have encɔun- tered [ xii ]
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... advantage " which firit excited it no longer exist . " And this continuance of the paffion , after the rea- fon of it has ceafed , is nothing more , fay they , than what happens in other cafes ; efpecially in the love of money , which ...
... advantage " which firit excited it no longer exist . " And this continuance of the paffion , after the rea- fon of it has ceafed , is nothing more , fay they , than what happens in other cafes ; efpecially in the love of money , which ...
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... advantages of greatnefs , the pleafures of ambition and fuperiority , are in reality common to all condi- tions . But whether the purfuits of ambition be ever wife , whether they contribute more to the happiness or mifery of the ...
... advantages of greatnefs , the pleafures of ambition and fuperiority , are in reality common to all condi- tions . But whether the purfuits of ambition be ever wife , whether they contribute more to the happiness or mifery of the ...
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... in earneft in his endeavours after the happiness of a future ftate , has , in this refpect , an advantage over all the world . For he has con- ftantly ftantly before his eyes an object of fupreme impor- tance 22 HAPPINESS . HUMAN.
... in earneft in his endeavours after the happiness of a future ftate , has , in this refpect , an advantage over all the world . For he has con- ftantly ftantly before his eyes an object of fupreme impor- tance 22 HAPPINESS . HUMAN.
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... advantage is with thofe ha- bits which allow of indulgence in the deviation from them . The luxurious receive no greater pleasure from their dainties , than the peafant does from his bread and cheese but the peafant , whenever he goes ...
... advantage is with thofe ha- bits which allow of indulgence in the deviation from them . The luxurious receive no greater pleasure from their dainties , than the peafant does from his bread and cheese but the peafant , whenever he goes ...
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Page 167 - Therefore, when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Page 353 - Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good. and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is a 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.
Page 280 - And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint...
Page 164 - Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them down at the apostles...
Page 33 - Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed : thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance : but from him that hath not, shall be taken away even that which he hath. And cast ye the unprofitable...
Page 74 - Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.
Page 322 - Marvel not at this : for the hour is coming, in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life ; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Page 305 - And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the Lord thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.
Page 316 - I say unto you, Swear not at all : neither by heaven ; for it is God's throne : nor by the earth ; for it is his footstool...
Page 176 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him ; if he thirst, give him drink : for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.