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“Metaphysicians have been learning their lessons for the last four thousand years, and it is high time that they should now begin to teach us something. Can any of the tribe inform us why all the operations of the mind are carried on with undiminished strength and activity in dreams, except the judgment, which alone is suspended and dormant?”

Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

Book:Lacon: Or Many Things in Few Words Addressed to Those who Think

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Lacon: Or Many Things in Few Words Addressed to Those who Think

This work delves into the principles of concise communication and the value of succinctness in conveying ideas effectively. more

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Charles Caleb Colton

Charles Caleb Colton was an English writer active from 1780 to 1832. Known for his humor and wit, he is particularly recognized for his aphorisms and satirical works. more

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