The Works of Thomas Chalmers, Volumes 6-7W. Collins, 1836 |
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Page 214
... object . Its desire for one particular object may be conquered ; but as to its desire for having some one object or other , this is unconquerable . Its adhesion to that on which it has fastened the preference of its regards , cannot ...
... object . Its desire for one particular object may be conquered ; but as to its desire for having some one object or other , this is unconquerable . Its adhesion to that on which it has fastened the preference of its regards , cannot ...
Page 244
... objects of fancy , and to engage his activity in the pursuit of real and permanent enjoyments . Man must have an object to look forward to . Without this incitement the mind languishes . It is thrown out of its element ; and , in this ...
... objects of fancy , and to engage his activity in the pursuit of real and permanent enjoyments . Man must have an object to look forward to . Without this incitement the mind languishes . It is thrown out of its element ; and , in this ...
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... object , would be to find fault with the constitution of his nature . It is not the general principle of his activity which we condemn . It is the direction of that activity to a useless and unprofitable object . The mere happiness of ...
... object , would be to find fault with the constitution of his nature . It is not the general principle of his activity which we condemn . It is the direction of that activity to a useless and unprofitable object . The mere happiness of ...
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