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... things such as truth , beauty , justice . For our practical purposes , it is not necessary to know whether these things exist in the absolute . Whether there be a superior limit or not , and whether that limit can be ultimately reached ...
... things such as truth , beauty , justice . For our practical purposes , it is not necessary to know whether these things exist in the absolute . Whether there be a superior limit or not , and whether that limit can be ultimately reached ...
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George Sarton. inheritance . The totality of these things we call civili- zation . They include such material objects as build- ings , statues , paintings , furniture , instruments and tools of every description , and such immaterial things ...
George Sarton. inheritance . The totality of these things we call civili- zation . They include such material objects as build- ings , statues , paintings , furniture , instruments and tools of every description , and such immaterial things ...
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... things which are good and innocent . Let us defend our traditions , all the memories of our past , which are our most valuable heritage . To see things as they are , by all means ! But the highest aspirations of my soul , my nostalgia ...
... things which are good and innocent . Let us defend our traditions , all the memories of our past , which are our most valuable heritage . To see things as they are , by all means ! But the highest aspirations of my soul , my nostalgia ...
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