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Philosophical studies are beset by one peril, a person easily brings himself to think that he thinks; and a smattering of science encourages conceit. He is above his companions. A hieroglyphic is a spell. The gnostic dogma is cuneiform writing to the million. Moreover, the vain man is generally a doubter. It is Newton who sees himself in a child on the sea shore, and his discoveries in the colored shells. - Robert Aris Willmott Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language. - Ludwig Wittgenstein Why should not grave Philosophy be styled. Herself, a dreamer of a kindred stock, A dreamer, yet more spiritless and dull? - William Wordsworth, Excursion (bk. III) The bosom-weight, your stubborn gift, That no philosophy can lift. - William Wordsworth, Presentiments Displaying page 4 of 4 for this topic: << Prev 1 2 3 [4]
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