Every one of our passions and affections hath its natural stint and bound, which may easily be exceeded; whereas our enjoyments can possibly be but in a determinate measure and degree. Joseph Butler affectionbinddegree Change image and share on social
Every man hath a general desire of his own happiness; and likewise a variety of particular affections, passions, and appetites to particular external objects. Joseph Butler affectionappetitedesire Change image and share on social
Love of our neighbour, then, has just the same respect to, is no more distant from, self-love, than hatred of our neighbour, or than love or hatred of anything else. Joseph Butler distanthatredlove Change image and share on social
Happiness does not consist in self-love. Joseph Butler consisthappinesslove Change image and share on social
Remember likewise there are persons who love fewer words, an inoffensive sort of people, and who deserve some regard, though of too still and composed tempers for you. Joseph Butler composedeservefew Change image and share on social
The private interest of the individual would not be sufficiently provided for by reasonable and cool self-love alone; therefore the appetites and passions are placed within as a guard and further security, without which it would not be taken due care of. Joseph Butler appetitecarecool share on social
Thus there is no doubt the eye was intended for us to see with. Joseph Butler doubteyeintend Change image and share on social
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 endhumanlove Change image and share on social
God Almighty is, to be sure, unmoved by passion or appetite, unchanged by affection; but then it is to be added that He neither sees nor hears nor perceives things by any senses like ours; but in a manner infinitely more perfect. Joseph Butler addaffectionalmighty share on social
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 casedesirehappen Change image and share on social
