"By what criterion... can we distinguish among the numberless effects, that are also causes, and among the causes that may, for aught we can know, be also effects, - how can we distinguish which are the means and which are the ends?"

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Source : Chauncey Wright (2003). “Philosphical Discussions”, p.36, A&C Black

Chauncey Wright

#Mean Quotes #May Quotes #Causes Quotes

“It's been my experience that the longer I do yoga, the more I want to know, the more I am able to understand and the less judgmental I am.”
“To feel much for others and little for ourselves; to restrain our selfishness and exercise our benevolent affections, constitute the perfection of human nature.”
“It is not the mere study of the Law, but to become eminent in the profession of it, which is to yield honor and profit.”
“We do the right thing not to please people but because it's the only logically reasonable thing to do, as long as we are being honest with ourselves - even if we are the only ones.”
“Being Captain No-Fun really is no fun”
“There is no loneliness like the loneliness of crowds, especially to those who are unaccustomed to them.”
“Evil comes from the ABUSE of free will”
“What is the scent of water?" "Renewal. The goodness of God coming down like dew.”

Source : Elizabeth Goudge (1963). “The Scent of Water”

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