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to civilization. -- The idea having now become established that the interest of each individual is more or less connected with the general good, Man begins to consider himself no longer an independent being, but a part of the whole, & these objects from interest, & by habit become indissolubly & invariably associated in a generous Mind. -- Knowing his own infirmities, & his real or possible necessities he feels himself bound to administer from his superfluity.-- This being considered partly an obligation resulting from the compact of civil Society, and further the only condition on which he can expect to experience the same indulgence & succour on similar exigencies. -- The same mode of reasoning may
