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The Ethics

PART III
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Even philosophers, when they write a book contemning honour, sign their names thereto," and so on.
XLV.

Luxury is excessive desire, or even love of living sumptuously.
XLVI.

Intemperance is the excessive desire and love of drinking.
XLVII.

Avarice is the excessive desire and love of riches.
XLVIII.

Lust is desire and love in the matter of sexual intercourse.
Explanation--Whether this desire be excessive or not, it is still called lust.


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