We seldom call any body lazy, but such as we reckon inferio… - Bernard Mandeville

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We seldom call any body lazy, but such as we reckon inferior to us, and of whom we expect some Service.

Bernard Mandeville

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About Bernard Mandeville

Bernard Mandeville (or Bernard de Mandeville) (baptised November 20 1670, died January 21 1733) was a Dutch physician, poet and social philosopher who settled in England. Most of his works, including his controversial satire The Fable of the Bees, were written in English.

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Native Name: Bernard de Mandeville

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Pride and Vanity have built more Hospitals than all the Virtues together.

They put off hearings wilfully,
To finger the refreshing fee.

The only thing of weight that can be said against modern Honour is, that it is directly opposite to Religion. The one bids you bear Injuries with Patience, the other tells you if you don't resent them, you are not fit to live.

We seldom call any body lazy, but such as we reckon inferior to us, and of whom we expect some Service. - Bernard Mandeville

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