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Samuel Alexander Quotes

Curiosity begins as an act of tearing to pieces or analysis.
Samuel Alexander

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Philosopher Quotes
Category:
Australian Philosopher Quotes
Date of Birth:
January 6, 1859
Date of Death:
September 13, 1938
Nationality:
Australian
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Quote Keywords: Act, Analysis, Begins, Curiosity, Pieces, Tearing Dictionary Links: Act, Analysis, Curiosity, Tearing
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