Although man is not armed by nature nor is naturally swiftest in flight, yet he has something better by far – reason.

From the Arabs I have learned one thing: if you are led by Authority, that means you are led by a halter.
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Anand Thakur
Between you and me only reason will be the judge … since you proceed according to the rational method, so shall I. …
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Anand Thakur
They know how to think.
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Anand Thakur
You see, therefore, how much the gift of reason surpasses mere physical equipment.
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Anand Thakur
It can’t accept anything that has been discovered by a contemporary!
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Anand Thakur
For by the possession of this function he exceeds the beasts to such a degree that he subdues. …
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Beast Dabdue Degree Exceed Function Possession Subdue
Although man is not armed by nature nor is naturally swiftest in flight, yet he has something better by far – reason.
ADELARD OF BATH

Anand Thakur
This generation has an innate vice.
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Anand Thakur
The visible universe is subject to quantification, and is so by necessity. …
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Generation Giving Judging Necessity Quantification Universe Visible

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