A Quote by Joseph Butler

As this world was not intended to be a state of any great satisfaction or high enjoyment, so neither was it intended to be a mere scene of unhappiness and sorrow.

Joseph Butler

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Any Enjoyment Great High Intended Mere Neither Satisfaction Scene Sorrow State This World Unhappiness World

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Joseph Butler
English - Priest
May 18, 1692 - June 16, 1752

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