A Quote by Thomas Reid

Every theory in philosophy, which is built on pure conjecture, is an elephant; and every theory that is supported partly by fact, and partly by conjecture, is like Nebuchadnezzar's image, whose feet were partly of iron, and partly of clay.

Thomas Reid

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Thomas Reid
Scottish - Philosopher
April 26, 1710 - October 7, 1796

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