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“Luxury, or a refinement on the pleasures and conveniences of life, had long been supposed the source of every corruption in government, and the immediate cause of faction, sedition, civil wars, and the total loss of liberty. It was, therefore, universally regarded as a vice, and was an object of declamation to all satyrists, and severe moralists.”

Source: An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals

“Money is the source of the greatest vice, and that nation which is most rich, is most wicked.”

Evil Nations Wealth Money Rich Source Vices Wicked

Book:The Early diary of Frances Burney, 1768-1778: with a selection from her correspondence, and from the journals of her sisters Susan and Charlotte Burney

Source: The Early diary of Frances Burney, 1768-1778: with a selection from her correspondence, and from the journals of her sisters Susan and Charlotte Burney

“The higher mental activities are pretty tough and resilient, but it is a devastating experience if the drive does stop. Some people lose it in their forties and can only stop. In England they are a source of Vice-Chancellors.”

People Ifs Doe Loses Source Higher Activity Tough England Vices Forty Resilient

Book:Littlewood's Miscellany

Source: Littlewood's Miscellany

“...virtue is attended by more peace of mind than vice, and meets with a more favourable reception from the world. I am sensible, that, according to the past experience of mankind, friendship is the chief joy of human life and moderation the only source of tranquillity and happiness.”

World Mind Humans Past Joy Virtue Mankind Source Vices Chiefs Human Life Peace Of Mind Sensible Moderation Reception Tranquillity Past Experiences

Book:An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

Source: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

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