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pothesis of simplicity.
let us, then, next consider whether the perfect and prompt satisfaction of every instinct is the only ultimate good. Though I cannot recall if at all, & think of very likely that in my childhood & read of a malevolent fairy who pronounced this curse upon an infant that during his enture life whatever wish he should conceive should be instantly before him. If he wished is for a drink, a drink should be instantly before him. If he wished it to taste differntly, it should tast differently. If he was tired of sloth and wished he were working, he should be putting [?] forth his strength. Only two things would be debarred. The first restriction should be that vague dissatisfaction, were [ennui?] of having his own way, should