“The love of admiration leads to fraud, much more than the love of commendation; but, on the other hand, the latter is much more likely to spoil our: good actions by the substitution of an inferior motive.”
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Essays: With Annotations by Richard Whately
This book is a compilation of essays by the 19th-century writer Richard Whately, accompanied by his own annotations that provide additional context and analysis. The essays cover a range of subjects, reflecting Whately's intellectual pursuits and scholarly expertise. more
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Richard Whately
Richard Whately, a renowned British economist, was born on February 1, 1787, and passed away on October 8, 1863. He is known for his contributions to political economy and moral philosophy. more
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