For it is extremely absurd to expect to be enlightened by reason, and yet to prescribe to her beforehand on which side she must incline. (Immanuel Kant)

For it is extremely absurd to expect to be enlightened by reason, and yet to prescribe to her beforehand on which side she must incline.

Immanuel Kant

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