Quote by Joseph Butler

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: particular affections rest in the external things themselves.

The principle we call self-love never seeks anything externa

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This quote emphasizes the distinction between self-love and particular affections. Self-love, as a principle, is solely driven by the pursuit of happiness or good, viewing external things as means to achieve this end. On the other hand, particular affections are more concerned with the external things themselves, finding satisfaction and fulfillment solely in those things. The quote highlights the different motivations and intentions behind self-love and particular affections, illustrating how they fundamentally differ in their approach to attain happiness and fulfillment.

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