 To what purpose all this, but to show that the difference, so observable in men's understandings and parts, does not arise so much from their natural faculties as acquired habits. He would be laughed at, that should go about to make a fine dancer out...  Locke's Conduct of the Understanding - Page 14by John Locke - 1881 - 136 pagesFull view - About this book
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