Joseph Butler - Man may act according to that ...

Man may act according to that principle or inclination which for the present happens to be strongest, and yet act in a way disproportionate to, and violate his real proper nature.

Joseph Butler

English Clergyman

Born: May 18, 1692

Died: Jun 16, 1752

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