The Works of Samuel Johnson, L. L. D.: In Twelve Volumes, Volum 8William Durell, 1811 |
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Pàgina 27
... happiness . How many soever of these evils , then , force themselves into the creation , so long as the good preponderates , it is a work well worthy of infinite wisdom and benevolence ; and , notwithstanding the imperfections of its ...
... happiness . How many soever of these evils , then , force themselves into the creation , so long as the good preponderates , it is a work well worthy of infinite wisdom and benevolence ; and , notwithstanding the imperfections of its ...
Pàgina 29
... happiness is owing to his goodness ; but that it is no greater , is owing only to ourselves ; that is , to our not having any inherent right to any happiness , or even to any existence at all . This is no more to be imputed to God ...
... happiness is owing to his goodness ; but that it is no greater , is owing only to ourselves ; that is , to our not having any inherent right to any happiness , or even to any existence at all . This is no more to be imputed to God ...
Pàgina 31
... happiness themselves , and contributing to that of others , they must necessarily be filled with inferior beings , that is , with such as are less perfect , but from whose existence , notwithstanding that less perfection , more felicity ...
... happiness themselves , and contributing to that of others , they must necessarily be filled with inferior beings , that is , with such as are less perfect , but from whose existence , notwithstanding that less perfection , more felicity ...
Pàgina 35
... happiness is like that of a malefactor , who ceases to feel the cords that bind him when the pincers are tear- ing his flesh . That want of taste for one enjoyment is supplied by the pleasures of some other , may be fairly allowed . But ...
... happiness is like that of a malefactor , who ceases to feel the cords that bind him when the pincers are tear- ing his flesh . That want of taste for one enjoyment is supplied by the pleasures of some other , may be fairly allowed . But ...
Pàgina 36
... happiness of mad- men , as the case is not very frequent , it is not neces- sary to raise a disquisition , but I cannot forbear to observe , that I never yet knew disorders of mind in- crease felicity : every madman is either arrogant ...
... happiness of mad- men , as the case is not very frequent , it is not neces- sary to raise a disquisition , but I cannot forbear to observe , that I never yet knew disorders of mind in- crease felicity : every madman is either arrogant ...
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