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The Theory of Moral Sentiments (First Edition)

by Adam SMITH (1723 - 1790)

12 - Part II, Section III: Chapter II

"How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortunes of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it, except the pleasure of seeing it." (from The Theory of Moral Sentiments)

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