Philosophical Works, Volume 1Cambridge Press, 1967 - Philosophy |
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Page 175
... consists alone in our having the power of choosing to do a thing or choosing not to do it ( that is , to affirm or deny , to pursue or to shun it ) , or rather it consists alone in the fact that in order to affirm or deny , pursue or ...
... consists alone in our having the power of choosing to do a thing or choosing not to do it ( that is , to affirm or deny , to pursue or to shun it ) , or rather it consists alone in the fact that in order to affirm or deny , pursue or ...
Page 205
... consists . Those most favoured by fortune , those who have abundance of health , honour and riches , are not exempt from this desire any more than others ; on the contrary , I am persuaded that it is those very people who yearn most ...
... consists . Those most favoured by fortune , those who have abundance of health , honour and riches , are not exempt from this desire any more than others ; on the contrary , I am persuaded that it is those very people who yearn most ...
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... consists a virtuous humility . The most high - minded are thus usually the most humble ; and virtuous humility simply consists in the fact that the reflection which we make on the infirmity of our nature and on the faults which we may ...
... consists a virtuous humility . The most high - minded are thus usually the most humble ; and virtuous humility simply consists in the fact that the reflection which we make on the infirmity of our nature and on the faults which we may ...
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