"A weak motive makes some impression: but, in opposition to one more powerful, it has no effect to determine the mind. In the precise same manner, a small force will not overcome a great resistance; nor the weight of an ounce in one scale, counter-balance a pound in the other."
Essays on the Principles of Morality and Natural Religion
At least 3 entries in ESTC (1751, 1758, 1779).<br>
<br>Lord Kames, <u>Essays on the Principles of Morality and Natural Religion: in Two Parts.</u> (Edinburgh: Printed by R. Fleming, for A. Kincaid and A. Donaldson, 1751). &lt;<a href="http://name.umdl.umich.edu/004843595.0001.000">Link to ECCO-TCP</a>&gt;