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"Consequently it will often happen there will be a desire of particular objects, in cases where they cannot be obtained without manifest injury to others"

- Joseph Butler

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This quote is written / told by Joseph Butler between May 18, 1692 and June 16, 1752. He/she was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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