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Sunday, August 16, 2009

An Enquiry Concerning The Principles Of Morals - Closing

How little is requisite ro supply the necessities of nature? And in a view to pleasure, what comparison between the unbought satisfaction of conversation, society, study, eve health and the common beauties of nature, but above all the peaceful reflection on one's own conduct: What comparison, I say, between these, and the the feverish, empty amusements of luxury and expence? These natural pleasures, indeed, are really without price; both because they are below all price in their attainment, and above it in their enjoyment.

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