A little reflection will show us that every belief, even the simplest and most fundamental, goes beyond experience when regarded as a guide to our actions.
William Kingdon CliffordAbout author
- Author's profession: Mathematician
- Nationality: english
- Born: May 4, 1845
- Died: March 3, 1879
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