Quote by George Berkeley
Upon the whole, I am inclined to think that the far greater part,

Upon the whole, I am inclined to think that the far greater part, if not all, of those difficulties which have hitherto amused philosophers, and blocked up the way to knowledge, are entirely owing to our selves. That we have first raised a dust, and then complain, we cannot see. – George Berkeley

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The same principles which at first view lead to skepticism, pursued to a certain point, bring men back to common sense. – George Berkeley

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