But the fact is fully accounted for on the general law of Association by Contiguity; there being many other examples of the same kind, as the love of money.

Justice, Veracity, and other virtues, are requisite, to some extent, for the existence of society, and, to a still greater extent, for prosperous existence.

Under such circumstances, it would certainly happen that the means would participate in the importance of the end, and would even be regarded as an end in itself.
(3) The great leading duties may be shown to derive their estimation from their bearing upon human welfare.

Take first, Veracity or Truth.
Of all the moral duties, this has most the appearance of being an absolute and independent requirement.

Yet mankind have always approved of deception practised upon an enemy in war, a madman, or a highway robber.