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The passions of men stimulate them to avail themselves of the weakness of others.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “The passions of men stimulate them to avail themselves of the weakness of others.”
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Beveridge points out that human passions can lead to exploitation of the vulnerable, highlighting moral responsibility.
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Genius, and learning, and consummate skill, Moulding each thought, obedient to the will; Affections pure, as e'er warmed human breast, And love, in blessing others, doubly blest; Virtue unspotted, uncorrupted truth, Gentle in age, and…
No! but snatched from time, To bloom afresh in yonder sphere sublime.
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