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Quote by F. H. Bradley

“The hunter for aphorisms on human nature has to fish in muddy water, and he is even condemned to find much of his own mind.”

Quote by F. H. Bradley

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F. H. Bradley was a British philosopher known for his contributions to metaphysics and aesthetics. He was a leading figure in the British Idealism movement and his work had a significant influence on later philosophers. more

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