William Paley Quotes

Most popular William Paley Quotes

Who can refute a sneer? - William Paley quote.
Who can refute a sneer?
— William Paley

enemies

Man is a bundle of habits. - William Paley quote.
Man is a bundle of habits.
— William Paley
White lies always introduce others of a darker complexion. - William Paley quote.
White lies always introduce others of a darker complexion.
— William Paley The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy

lies white lies

The common course of things is in favor of happiness; happiness is the rule, misery the exception. - William Paley quote.
The common course of things is in favor of happiness; happiness is the rule, misery the exception.
— William Paley
There is not a quality of function either of body or mind which does not feel the influence of habit. - William Paley quote.
There is not a quality of function either of body or mind which does not feel the influence of habit.
— William Paley
A lie is a breach of promise; for whoever seriously addresses his discourse to another, tacitly promises to speak the truth, because he knows that the truth is expected. - William Paley quote.
A lie is a breach of promise; for whoever seriously addresses his discourse to another, tacitly promises to speak the truth, because he knows that the truth is expected.
— William Paley The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy

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