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Joseph Butler

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

Happiness

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Joseph Butler is saying that true happiness comes from experiencing things that naturally match our individual desires and feelings. In other words, satisfaction depends on enjoying what fits our unique personal interests and emotional needs.

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