For if any man who never saw fire proved by satisfactory arguments that fire burns. His hearer's mind would never be satisfied, nor would he avoid the fire until he put his hand in it that he might learn by experiment what argument taught.
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Nationality: English Type: Philosopher Born: 1214 Death: 1294 |
“It was said that Mr. Gladstone could persuade most people of most things, and himself of anything.”
“Sure! Why should any experts be the arbiters... That's like telling someone they can't be a vegetarian.”