Quote of Bernard de Mandeville - The only thing of weight that...
Biography - Bernard de Mandeville:
Anglo-Dutch philosopher.
Born: 1670 - Died: 1733
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: Netherlands
Born: 1670 - Died: 1733
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: Netherlands
The only thing of weight that can be said against modern honor is that it is directly opposite to religion. The one bids you bear injuries with patience, the other tells you if you don't resent them, you are not fit to live.
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