... display themselves in the good government or useful instruction of mankind,they seem even to raise the possessors of them above the rank of HUMAN NATURE, and make themapproach in some measure to the ... nature. As, on the other hand, reflection on the baneful influence of any of theseinferior beings always inspires us with the sentiment of aversion. The eye is pleased with the prospect of corn-fields ... occasion, to the utmost of his power, challenge the preference aboveevery other being, to none of which he is bound by any ties, either of nature or of interest. But suppose the conjunction of the sexes...