Doe Quote by Joseph Butler Download Open image “Happiness does not consist in self-love.” — Joseph Butler ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.1 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Doe Happiness Happy Self Self love
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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 Copy Share Image
The principle we call self-love never seeks anything external for the sake of the thing, but only as a means of happiness or good:… — Joseph Butler Copy Share Image
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