“Certainly great persons had need to borrow other men's opinions to think themselves happy; for if they judge by their own feeling, they cannot find it: but if they think with themselves what other men think of them, and that other men would fain be as they are, then they are happy as it were by report, when, perhaps, they find the contrary within.”
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The Conduct of the Understanding; By John Locke ... Essays, Moral, Economical, and Political; by Francis Bacon
The Conduct of the Understanding is a compilation of philosophical essays that delve into the realms of morality, economics, and politics. Authored by John Locke and Francis Bacon, the book offers insights into the foundational principles of these disciplines. more
Author
John Locke
John Locke (August 29, 1632 - October 28, 1704) was an English philosopher, political theorist, and physician, considered one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment. His ideas have had a profound impact on political philosophy, ethics, and epistemology. more
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