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Definition of Inclinations
1. inclination [n] - See also: inclination
Lexicographical Neighbors of Inclinations
Literary usage of Inclinations
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham (1907)
"By the bent of a man's inclinations may be under- 9. Bent of stood the propensity
he has to expect pleasure or pain from certain objects, rather than from ..."
2. The Practical Works by David Clarkson (1865)
"Examine by your inclinations. Your souls are always in motion. ... Whither do
the inclinations of your hearts most carry you ? Which way do they most move, ..."
3. The Golden Book of Marcus Aurelius by Marcus Aurelius, Meric Casaubon (1898)
"A happy lot and portion Care not is, good inclinations of the soule, good desires,
for praise good actions. or blame Che ..."
4. Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time: From the Restoration of King by Gilbert Burnet (1850)
"The seamen shewed the same inclinations. The Dutch had set out a fleet of
twenty-four men of war, on pretence to secure their trade : so the king resolved ..."
5. Institutes of the Christian Religion by Jean Calvin (1844)
"... will be accomplished in opposition to their inclinations, so they will contribute
to their confusion and destruction. XLIV. Next follows the second part ..."
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