How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it, except the pleasure of seeing it.
[The Theory of Moral
Sentiments]
View quotes by Adam SmithIt's with bad
sentiments that one makes good novels.
View quotes by Aldous HuxleyI myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express
sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat.
View quotes by Rebecca WestPeople call me a feminist whenever I express
sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute.
View quotes by Rebecca WestIt is not our exalted feelings, it is our
sentiments that build the necessary home.
View quotes by Elizabeth BowenThere is no self-delusion more fatal than that which makes the conscience dreamy with the anodyne of lofty
sentiments, while the life is groveling and sensual
View quotes by James Russell LowellWhen Christianity is received, it stimulates the faculties, and calls forth new ideas, new motives and new
sentiments. It has been the mother of all modern education
View quotes by James McCoshNovels as dull as dishwater, with the grease of random
sentiments floating on top.
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