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.
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People might love themselves with the most entire and unbounded affection, and yet be extremely miserable.
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