Excerpt from The Lady's Pocket Library
Men, on the contrary, are formed for the more public exhibitions on the great theatre of human life. Like the stronger and more substantial wares, they derive no injury, and lose no polish, by being always exposed, and engaged in the con stant commerce of the world. It is their pro per element, where they respire their natural air, and exert their noblest powers, in si tions which call them into action. They in tended by Providence for the' bustling scenes of life - to appear terrible in arms, useful in com merce, shining in councils.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the detrimental cultural attitudes and behaviors associated with the rise of sentimental and romantic affections that emerged alongside modern manners. The author argues that the excessive indulgence in sentimental emotions is not only impractical but also unethical, even if it is often defended as a sign of civilization and personal refinement. The author believes that the trend toward prioritizing these self-serving feelings will ultimately weaken passion and virtue, eroding the value of the truest human connections. The book posits that this emotional self-indulgence weakens the moral fiber of people and society as a whole through its corrosive effects on both public and private life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333988302_0
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