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E4P22C

Corollary — Part IV

Latin

Conatus sese conservandi primum et unicum virtutis est fundamentum. Nam hoc principio nullum aliud potest prius concipi (per propositionem præcedentem) et absque ipso (per propositionem 21 hujus) nulla virtus potest concipi.

English (Elwes 1883)

The effort for self--preservation is the first and only foundation of virtue. For prior to this principle nothing can be conceived, and without it no virtue can be conceived.

Modern English

The *conatus* to preserve oneself is the first and sole foundation of virtue. For nothing can be conceived prior to this principle (E4P22), and without it (E4P21) no virtue can be conceived.

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