Joseph Butler Zitate

Englisches Zitat von Joseph Butler als Bild

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

Joseph Butler

Deutsche Übersetzung

Glück oder Zufriedenheit besteht nur darin, jene Gegenstände zu genießen, die von Natur aus zu unseren besonderen Vorlieben, Leidenschaften und Zuneigungen passen.

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