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And, if we have any evidence that the wisdom which formed the plan

And, if we have any evidence that the wisdom which formed the plan is in the man, we have the very same evidence, that the power which executed it is in him also. – Thomas Reid

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Every indication of wisdom, taken from the effect, is equally an indication of power to execute what wisdom planned. – Thomas Reid

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There is no greater impediment to the advancement of knowledge than the ambiguity of words. – Thomas Reid

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