 I shall add, as an observation to the same purpose, that, if a man be liable to a vice or imperfection, it may often happen, that a good quality, which he possesses along with it, will render him more miserable, than if he were completely vicious.  Outlines of Moral Philosophy - Page 276by Dugald Stewart - 1818 - 320 pagesFull view - About this book
 | David Hume - 1804 - 592 pages
...observation to the same purpose', that, if a man be liable to a vice or imperfection, it may often happen, that a good quality, which he possesses along...more miserable, than if he were completely vicious. A person of such imbecility of temper, as to be easily broken by affliction, is more unhappy for being... | |
 | David Hume - 1809 - 868 pages
...an observation to the same purpose, that, if a man be liable to a vice or imperfection, it may often happen, that a good quality, which he possesses along...more miserable, than if he were completely vicious. A person of such imbecility of temper, as to be easily broken by affliction, is more unhappy for being... | |
 | Dugald Stewart - 1829 - 524 pages
...degree of vice." The same author adds, That " if a man be liable to a vice or imperfection, it may often happen; that a good quality which he possesses along...more miserable than if he were completely vicious." 389. Abstracting even from these considerations, and supposing a character as perfect as the frailty... | |
 | John Leland - 1837 - 784 pages
...remorse arising from all the other vices. If a man be liable to a vice or imperfection, it may often happen, that a good quality which he possesses along...more miserable, than if he were completely vicious. A sense of shame in an imperfect character is certainly a virtue, but produces great uneasiness and... | |
 | Thomas Mayo - 1838 - 206 pages
...unmixed selfishness. "If a man," says Mr. Hume, " bo liable to a vice or imperfection, it may often happen, that a good quality which he possesses along...more miserable than if he were completely vicious. A person of such imbecility of temper, as to be easily broken by affliction, is more unhappy for being... | |
 | Dugald Stewart - 1849 - 450 pages
...the uneasiness and remorse arising from all the other vices." However this may be, it is certain that various mental qualities, which have no immediate...this remark, it is sufficient to consider how much our tranquillity is liable to be affected, — 1 . By our temper ; 2. By our imagination ; 3. By our... | |
 | Dugald Stewart - 1855 - 428 pages
...with good fortune, will compensate for the uneasiness and remorse arising from all the other vices."* Abstracting even from these considerations, and supposing...various mental qualities, which have no immediate connexion with moral desert, are necessary to insure happiness. In proof of this remark, it is sufficient... | |
 | David Hume - 1854 - 586 pages
...an observation to the same purpose, that, if a man be liable to a vice or imperfection, it may often happen, that a good quality, which he possesses along...more miserable, than if he were completely vicious. A person of such imbecility of temper, as to be easily broken by affliction, is more unhappy for being... | |
 | David Hume - 1854 - 590 pages
...to the same purpose, that, if a man be liable to a vice or imperfection, it may often happen, that n good quality, which he possesses along with it, will...more miserable, than if he were completely vicious. A person of such imbecility of temper, as to be easily broken by affliction, is more unhappy for being... | |
 | Dugald Stewart - 1855 - 438 pages
...vice." — The same author adds, that " if a man be liable to a vice or imperfection, it may often happen, that a good quality which he possesses along...various mental qualities, which have no immediate connexion with moral desert, are necessary to insure happiness. In proof of this remark, it is sufficient... | |
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