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Of the Conduct of the Understanding Quotes

We are born with faculties and powers capable almost of any thing, such at least as would carry us farther than can easily be imagined: but it is only the exercise of those powers, which gives us ability and skill in any thing, and leads us towards perfection.

Source:Section IV. Of Practice and Habits
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John Locke - Of the Conduct of the Understanding Quotes
  • Book: Of the Conduct of the Understanding
  • Writer: John Locke
  • Genre: Philosophy
  • Published: 1706
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