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" The very spirit of Faction, for the greatest part, seems to be no other than the abuse or irregularity of that social love and common affection which is natural to mankind — for the opposite of sociableness is selfishness; and of all characters, the... "
Eugene Aram: A Tale - Page 65
by Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton - 1832
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(Lord Lytton's novels).

Edward George E.L. Bulwer- Lytton (1st baron.) - 1877 - 472 pages
...be no other than the abuse or irregularity of that social love and common affection which is natural to mankind—for the opposite of sociableness is selfishness;...cause, or engaging deeply with any side or faction." On the margin of the page was the following note, in the handwriting of Lord * * * *:— doubt whether,...
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The Novels of Lord Lytton: Eugene Aram

Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton - 1897 - 600 pages
...abuse of irregularity of that social love and common affection which is natural to mankind — for the opposite of sociableness is selfishness; and of...cause, or engaging deeply with any side or faction." On the margin of the page was the following note, in the handwriting of Lord : — " Generosity hurries...
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Characteristics of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times, Etc, Volume 1

Anthony Ashley Cooper Earl of Shaftesbury - 1900 - 404 pages
...the abuse or irregularity of that social love and common affection which is natural to mankind. For the opposite of sociableness is selfishness. And of...cause, or engaging deeply with any side or faction. SECTION III Yov have heard it, my friend, as a common saying, that interest governs the world. But,...
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Markedness Theory

Edna Andrews - 1990 - 204 pages
...to Mankind" (I:114). Individuals who possess sensus communis are the least likely to join parties. "They are secure of their Temper; and possess themselves too well, to be in danger of entring to warmly into any cause, or engaging deeply with any Side or Faction" (I:1 15). Here one sees...
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Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times, Volume 1

Anthony Ashley Cooper Earl of Shaftesbury - 1999 - 376 pages
...Mankind. For the Opposite of Sociableness is Selfishness. And of all Characters, the thorow-selfish one is the least forward in taking Party. The Men...and possess themselves too well, to be in danger of entring warmly into any Cause, or engaging deeply with any Side or Faction. SEC T. III. YOU have heard...
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