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
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- 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.
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