The Elements of Moral Science: With Questions for ExaminationReligious Tract Society, 1835 - 431 oldal |
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83. oldal
... crease in virtue , depends greatly upon the present con- stitution , in respect to habit . I have remarked , that the effect of the repetition of virtuous action was to give us greater moral power , while the given action itself re-
... crease in virtue , depends greatly upon the present con- stitution , in respect to habit . I have remarked , that the effect of the repetition of virtuous action was to give us greater moral power , while the given action itself re-
148. oldal
... which , in addition to that of obedience , we owe to our Creator . But it deserves to be remarked , that these LOVE PROMOTES HAPPINESS . 149 forms of obligation reciprocally involve 148 OBLIGATION TO THE LOVE OF GOD .
... which , in addition to that of obedience , we owe to our Creator . But it deserves to be remarked , that these LOVE PROMOTES HAPPINESS . 149 forms of obligation reciprocally involve 148 OBLIGATION TO THE LOVE OF GOD .
335. oldal
... remarked , that every society is essentially a mutual compact , entered into between every individual and all the rest of those who form the society . As all these individuals enter the society upon the same terms , that is , put ...
... remarked , that every society is essentially a mutual compact , entered into between every individual and all the rest of those who form the society . As all these individuals enter the society upon the same terms , that is , put ...
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