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To - day I am full of thoughts , and can write what I please . I see no reason why I should not have the same thought , the same power of expression , to - morrow . What I write , whilst I write it , seems the most natural thing in the ...
To - day I am full of thoughts , and can write what I please . I see no reason why I should not have the same thought , the same power of expression , to - morrow . What I write , whilst I write it , seems the most natural thing in the ...
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The sentiment they instil is of more value than any thought they may contain . To believe your own thought , to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men — that is genius . Speak your latent conviction ...
The sentiment they instil is of more value than any thought they may contain . To believe your own thought , to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men — that is genius . Speak your latent conviction ...
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Let any thought or motive of mine be different from that they are , the difference will transform my condition and economy . 1- this thought which is called I - is the mould into which the world is poured like melted The mould is ...
Let any thought or motive of mine be different from that they are , the difference will transform my condition and economy . 1- this thought which is called I - is the mould into which the world is poured like melted The mould is ...
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | vii |
FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND I | 1 |
RACE AND ABILITY II | 11 |
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