The Enquirer: Or, Literary, Mathematical, and Philosophical Repository ..., Volume 1William Marrat, Pishey Thompson Whittingham and Rowland., 1811 |
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... HAPPINESS may be defined , that state in which the de- sires are satisfied . From this explanation of the word , it is obvious that it is impossible , from the nature of things , that any person can be perfectly happy in this life for ...
... HAPPINESS may be defined , that state in which the de- sires are satisfied . From this explanation of the word , it is obvious that it is impossible , from the nature of things , that any person can be perfectly happy in this life for ...
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... happiness is attainable by every one , if proper means be employed . But it must not be looked for in any particular ... happiness which any -one possesses , is exactly proportional to his wisdom and virtue ; -these are the genuine ...
... happiness is attainable by every one , if proper means be employed . But it must not be looked for in any particular ... happiness which any -one possesses , is exactly proportional to his wisdom and virtue ; -these are the genuine ...
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... happiness , if happiness depend on the most unbounded gratification of one's wishes , with that of my young friend , seemingly de- barred of the same advantages . Though little accus- tomed to deep reflection , I could perceive through ...
... happiness , if happiness depend on the most unbounded gratification of one's wishes , with that of my young friend , seemingly de- barred of the same advantages . Though little accus- tomed to deep reflection , I could perceive through ...
Contents
Two Epigrams of much point | 32 |
On the Usefulness of Mathematical Studies | 98 |
Essay on Satirical | 105 |
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