“Nature is mighty. Art is mighty. Artifice is weak. For nature is the work of a mightier power than man. Art is the work of man under the guidance and inspiration of a mightier power. Artifice is the work of mere man, in the imbecility of his mimic understanding.”
Quote by Augustus William Hare
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Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers. Third edition. First Series
This book is a compilation of philosophical essays and speculative writings by two brothers, delving into a range of topics and concepts. The third edition represents the initial series of their works, offering readers a glimpse into the intellectual pursuits of the authors. more
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