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Thus self-love as one part of human nature, and the several particular principles as the other part, are, themselves, th
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"Thus self-love as one part of human nature, and the several particular principles as the other part, are, themselves, their objects and ends, stated and shown"

- Joseph Butler

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This quote by Joseph Butler is describing both parts of human nature: vanity as well as the certain principles. Vanity is the instinctive need to look after oneself and to promote one's own interests. The specific principles are the ethical worths and also ideas that lead our actions. Butler is suggesting that both of these parts of human nature are their very own items as well as ends. In other words, vanity and the particular concepts are both crucial and also essential for an individual to be able to live a significant and also fulfilling life. They are both important for a person to be able to choose and also do something about it according to their worths and ideas. Butler is stressing the value of both self-love as well as the particular principles in order to live a life of function and also significance.

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England Flag 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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