4p21d.md (378B)
1 The proof of this proposition, or rather the 2 proposition itself, is self–evident, and is also plain from the 3 definition of desire. For the desire of living, acting, &c., 4 blessedly or rightly, is (Def. of the Emotions, i.) the essence 5 of man–that is (III. vii.), the endeavour made by everyone to 6 preserve his own being. Therefore, no one can desire, &c. 7 Q.E.D. 8 9