“Although man is not armed by nature nor is naturally swiftest in flight, yet he has something better by far—reason. For by the possession of this function he exceeds the beasts to such a degree that he subdues. … You see, therefore, how much the gift of reason surpasses mere physical equipment.” MenReasonDegreesFunctionMerePossessionFlightBeastEquipmentExceedSomething Better Author:Adelard of Bath
