“The praises of others may be of use in teaching us, not what we are, but what we ought to be.”
Book:Guesses at Truth
Quote by Augustus William Hare
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Guesses at Truth
This book delves into the nature of truth and how it is perceived by individuals, offering a philosophical analysis of the concept. more
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