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The difference, so observable in men's understandings and parts, does not arise so much from their natural faculties, as acquired habits.

The difference, so observable in men's understandings and parts, does not arise so much from their natural faculties, as acquired habits.

John Locke
Men, Differences, Understanding
John Locke (1824). “Of human understanding. A defence of Mr. Locke's opinion concerning personal identity. Of the conduct of the understanding. Some thoughts concerning reading and study for a gentleman. Elements of natural philosophy. A new method of common-place-book”, p.264

There is not so contemptible a plant or animal that does not confound the most enlarged understanding.

John Locke
Nature, Animal, Understanding
John Locke (1825). “An Essay Concerning Human Understanding: An analysis of Mr. Locke's Doctrine of ideas .... A defense of Mr. Locke's Opinion concerning personal identity .... A treatise on the conduct of the understanding. Some thoughts concerning reading and study for a gentleman. Elements of natural philosophy. A new method of a common place book. Extracted from the author's works. With a life of the author”, p.310

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