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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Page 54
... Indolence ; Frugality and Extra- vagance ; Temperance and Intemperance ; Chastity , Immodesty , Lasciviousness , & c . & c . Industry . Industry is a rational and habitual exercise of our various talents , in order to acquire the means ...
... Indolence ; Frugality and Extra- vagance ; Temperance and Intemperance ; Chastity , Immodesty , Lasciviousness , & c . & c . Industry . Industry is a rational and habitual exercise of our various talents , in order to acquire the means ...
Page 60
... indolence . In every state , in every possession , in every pursuit , there is a medium where good takes its most dura- * See Vol . II . Abuse of Passions , p . 108 . ble residence , and is enjoyed with the least possi- 60 VIRTUE OF ...
... indolence . In every state , in every possession , in every pursuit , there is a medium where good takes its most dura- * See Vol . II . Abuse of Passions , p . 108 . ble residence , and is enjoyed with the least possi- 60 VIRTUE OF ...
Page 65
... Indolence , Intemperance , and Debauchery , on the other hand , are censured much more than their opposite virtues are applauded . They are reproved as disgraceful violations of those laws of conduct which interest , propriety , and ...
... Indolence , Intemperance , and Debauchery , on the other hand , are censured much more than their opposite virtues are applauded . They are reproved as disgraceful violations of those laws of conduct which interest , propriety , and ...
Page 101
... indolence , and conquer the difficulties of attainment .. Wisdom is the result of much mental exertion , to discover , and judiciously to employ , the most proper means to accomplish some useful purpose ; and although neither knowledge ...
... indolence , and conquer the difficulties of attainment .. Wisdom is the result of much mental exertion , to discover , and judiciously to employ , the most proper means to accomplish some useful purpose ; and although neither knowledge ...
Page 102
... indolence . Every ramification of prudence indi- cates a self - command , which strenuously opposes the strongest solicitations of some seducing and ensnaring object . Justice and integrity , deter- mine to do whatever is right , in the ...
... indolence . Every ramification of prudence indi- cates a self - command , which strenuously opposes the strongest solicitations of some seducing and ensnaring object . Justice and integrity , deter- mine to do whatever is right , in the ...
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