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Contentment and divine order in life’s pursuit
An 18th century essay urges acceptance of providence and temperate desire. It argues that true happiness comes from inner peace, not wealth, and that pursuit of higher pleasures must align with divine will. The piece critiques corruption and extols moral virtue as the path to enduring contentment, urging readers to study reformist works.
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Thofa
WiteRt
Epatilittog
Témpey
Lse
Liferand
Bartram Montfich
Rigecnbitch
Orruptiost
Jery
Spix
Minster
Mlavstans
Ledger
Belip
Elias
Bertram Montftchet
Publiso
Chesterfield
Bertram Monteichet
M. Cooper
Courtry