The Works of William Paley: The principles of moral and political philosophyC. and J. Rivington and J. Nunn, 1825 |
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... habit being formed , the discussion of political subjects , to which , more than to almost any other , general rules are applicable , became clear and easy . Whereas , had these topics been assigned to a distinct work , it would have ...
... habit being formed , the discussion of political subjects , to which , more than to almost any other , general rules are applicable , became clear and easy . Whereas , had these topics been assigned to a distinct work , it would have ...
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... habit of approving such and such actions , inculcated in early youth , and receiving , as men grow up , continual acces- sions of strength and vigour , from censure and encou- ragement , from the books they read , the conversations 10 ...
... habit of approving such and such actions , inculcated in early youth , and receiving , as men grow up , continual acces- sions of strength and vigour , from censure and encou- ragement , from the books they read , the conversations 10 ...
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... habits ; on which account they can- not be depended upon in moral reasoning : I mean that it is not a safe way of arguing , to assume certain prin- ciples as so many dictates , impulses , and instincts of na- ture , and then to draw ...
... habits ; on which account they can- not be depended upon in moral reasoning : I mean that it is not a safe way of arguing , to assume certain prin- ciples as so many dictates , impulses , and instincts of na- ture , and then to draw ...
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... habit of restlessness , which is destructive of the happiness of every condition . By the reason of the original diversity of taste , ca- pacity , and constitution , observable in the human species , and the still greater variety ...
... habit of restlessness , which is destructive of the happiness of every condition . By the reason of the original diversity of taste , ca- pacity , and constitution , observable in the human species , and the still greater variety ...
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... habits in such a manner , that every change may be a change for the better . The habits themselves are much the same ; for , whatever is made habitual , becomes smooth , and easy , and nearly indifferent . The return to an old habit is ...
... habits in such a manner , that every change may be a change for the better . The habits themselves are much the same ; for , whatever is made habitual , becomes smooth , and easy , and nearly indifferent . The return to an old habit is ...
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Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
act of parliament action adultery advantage amongst appears authority BISHOP OF CARLISLE capital punishment cerning CHAPTER charity Christian civil common concerning conduct consequence consist constitution contract contrivance crime depend distinction Divine doubt duty effect engaged established evil expected fortune give guilt habits hand happiness hath human injury instance intention interest judgement justice kind labour liberty Lord magistrate mankind marriage means ment mind ministers of religion mischief mixed government moral motive natural justice necessary never oath object obligation observed occasions offender parents particular parties passions perjury person pleasure polygamy possession pounds prayer principle produce profession promise punishment purpose question racter reader reason received religion religious Roman law rule Scripture sense servant species subsistence suppose swear testator thing thou tion Transubstantiation truth unto usury virtue whilst WILLIAM PALEY
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 272 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Seite 290 - And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Seite 249 - Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord JESUS CHRIST, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Seite 343 - For, for this cause pay ye tribute also : for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues : tribute to whom tribute is due ; custom to whom custom ; fear to whom fear ; honour to whom honour.
Seite 32 - His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
Seite 297 - Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work : but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God : in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates : that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.
Seite 159 - And inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me*.
Seite 343 - For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same : for he is the minister of God- to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain : for he is the minister o of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Seite 282 - And it .came to pass, that as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
Seite 258 - LOOKING UNTO JESUS THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH ; WHO FOR THE JOY THAT WAS SET BEFORE HIM ENDURED THE CROSS, DESPISING THE SHAME, AND IS SET DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE THRONE OF GOD. FOR CONSIDER HIM THAT ENDURED SUCH CONTRADICTION OF SINNERS AGAINST HIMSELF, LEST YE BE WEARIED AND FAINT IN YOUR MINDS.