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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
Joseph Butler
Joseph Butler
Born: May 18, 1692
Died: Jun 16, 1752

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