Joseph Butler Quotes on nature

The sum of the whole is plainly this: The nature of man considered in his single capacity, and with respect only to the present world, is adapted and leads him to attain the greatest happiness he can for himself in the present world... view

By: Joseph Butler

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Thus self-love as one part of human nature, and the several particular principles as the other part, are, themselves, their objects and ends, stated and shown... view

By: Joseph Butler

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Happiness or satisfaction consists only in the enjoyment of those objects which are by nature suited to our several particular appetites, passions, and affections... view

By: Joseph Butler

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Man may act according to that principle or inclination which for the present happens to be strongest, and yet act in a way disproportionate to, and violate his real proper nature... view

By: Joseph Butler

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Both our senses and our passions are a supply to the imperfection of our nature.. view

By: Joseph Butler

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Compassion is a call, a demand of nature, to relieve the unhappy as hunger is a natural call for food... view

By: Joseph Butler

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