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We find in all beings three sorts of instruments of knowledge. The

first is instinct, which you find most highly developed in animals;

this is the lowest instrument of knowledge. What is the second

instrument of knowledge ? Reasoning. You find that most highly

developed in man. Now in the first place, instinct is an inadequate

instrument; to animals, the sphere of action is very limited. and

within that limit instinct acts. When you come to man, you see it is

largely developed into reason. The sphere of action also has here

become enlarged. Yet even reason is still very insufficient.

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" People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of

thought which they avoid. " - Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)