Of The Love of Fame (1734) [ Concepts ]
… A Treatise on Human Nature, section XI But beside these original causes of pride and humility, there is a secondary one in the opinions of others, which has an equal influence on the affections. … Our reputation, our character, our name are considerations of vast weight and importance; and even the other causes of pride; virtue, beauty and riches; have little influence, when not seconded by the opinions and sentiments of others. In … and extraordinary. It is now time to turn our view from the general consideration of sympathy, to its influence on pride and humility, when these passions arise from praise and blame, from reputation and infamy. We may observe, that no …
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