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It seems difficult, sometimes, to believe that there was a time when sentiments now become habitual, sentiments that imply not only the original imperative of conduct, but the original metaphysic of living, were by no means altogether habitual.

Quote by Lascelles Abercrombie about conduct, time

Liberty, according to my metaphysics is a self-determining power in an intellectual agent. It implies thought and choice and power.

Quote by John Adams about power, liberty, self-control, thinking

Logic works, metaphysics contemplates.

Quote by Joseph Joubert about logic

A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.

Quote by Walt Whitman about opinion, glory, books