There is, in the very feeling of those passions, something harsh, jarring [...] and is altogether destructive of that composure and tranquillity of mind which is so necessary to happiness, and which is best promoted by the contrary passions of gratitude and love. #AdamSmith

There is, in the very feeling of those passions, something harsh, jarring [...] and is altogether destructive of that composure and tranquillity of mind which is so necessary to happiness, and which is best promoted by the contrary passions of gratitude and love. #AdamSmith

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