314 THE PHILOSOPHY 



The dlftributlon of life to an immenfity of fucceffive indi- 

 viduals feems to be another intention of Nature in change 

 jng forms, and in the diffolution of her productions. Were 

 the exiftence of individuals perpetual, or were it prolonged 

 for ten times the periods now eftablifhed, life would be de- 

 fied to myriads of animated beings, who enjoy their prefent 

 limited portion of happinefs. 



