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And if a man believes nothing, but believes it equally so and not so, how would his state be different from a vegetable's?

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Aristotle

Aristotle

Profession: Philosopher
Nationality: Greek

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What lies in our power to do it lies in our power not to do.

Freedom is obedience to self-formulated rules.

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