Quote by Joseph Butler
Happiness or satisfaction consists only in the enjoyment of those

Happiness or satisfaction consists only in the enjoyment of those objects which are by nature suited to our several particular appetites, passions, and affections. – 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. – Joseph Butler

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The sum of the whole is plainly this: The nature of man considered in his single capacity, and with respect only to the present world, is adapted and leads him to attain the greatest happiness he can for himself in the present world. – Joseph Butler

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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 health of the people is really the foundation upon which all their happiness and all their powers as a state depend. – Benjamin Disraeli

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Inside every adult theres still a child that lingers. Were happiness merchants – giving people the opportunity to dream like children. – Guy Laliberte

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We are built to conquer environment, solve problems, achieve goals, and we find no real satisfaction or happiness in life without obstacles to conquer and goals to achieve. – Maxwell Maltz

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In order to have great happiness you have to have great pain and unhappiness — otherwise how would you know when you’re happy? – Leslie Caron

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