Henry Sidgwick Quotes

I Do Not See Why The Axiom Of Prudence Should Not Be Questioned, When It Conflicts With Present Inclination, On A Ground Similar To That On Which Egoists Refuse To Admit The Axiom Of Rational Benevolence. If The Utilitarian Has To Answer The Question, 'Why Should I Sacrifice My Own Happiness For The Greater Happiness Of Another?' It Must Surely Be Admissible To Ask The Egoist 'Why Should I Sacrifice A Present Pleasure For A Greater One In The Future? Why Should I Concern Myself About My Own Future Feelings Any More Than About The Feelings Of Other Persons?'

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