appears in all of them, and that 'tis by means of a transition
arising from a double relation of impressions and ideas, pride humility, love and hatred are produc'd. An object
without [1]a relation, or [2]with but one, never produces
either of these passions; and 'tis [3]found that the passion
always varies in conformity to the relation. Nay we may
observe, that where the relation, by any particular circumstance,
has not its usual effect of producing a transition either
of [4]ideas or of impressions, it ceases to operate upon the
passions, and gives rise neither to pride nor love, humility nor
hatred. This rule we find still to hold good[5], even under
the appearance of its contrary; and as relation is frequently
experience'd to have no effect; which upon examination is
found to proceed from some particular circumstance, that
prevents the transition; so even in instances, where that circumstance,
tho' present, prevents not the transition, 'tis found
to arise from some other circumstance, which counterbalances
it. Thus not only the variations resolve themselves
into the general principle, but even the variations of
these variations.
SECTION III.
Difficulties solv’d.
After so many and such undeniable proofs drawn from daily experience and observation, it may seem superfluous to enter into a particular examination of all the causes of love and hatred. I shall, therefore, employ the sequel of this part, First, In removing some difficulties, concerning particular causes of these passions. Secondly, In examining the compound affections, which arise from the mixture of love and hatred with other emotions.
