147. Wlien associated with simple disapprohation, it pro- 

 duces, blame, censure or contempt. 



147- Horror is the shock or emotion we feel at the sight of 

 any terrific object, or on being apprized of some enormous 

 crime. It is, as Dr. Cogan observes, the antipode of admi- 

 ration. 



% 2. 

 Of Desires. 



148. Desire is a comphcative word denoting uneasiness at 

 the want or absence of an agreeable object, pleasure in con- 

 templating it, and a strong inclination to its attainment; 

 thus it excites to action, and so differs from emotions. 



149. A wish is an imperfect desire, including a slight un- 

 easiness ; without any, or at least only a slight inclination to 

 attain its object. 



150. Hence we see that desires include both pain and 

 pleasure, and according as either predominates they are ei- 

 ther painful or pleasing. 



151. A Desire includmg not only an inclination, but a Jirm 

 will or determination to attain its object is called resolution, 



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