"So, when on one side you hoist in……" — Herman Melville

So, when on one side you hoist in Locke's head, you go… - Herman Melville
"So, when on one side you hoist in Locke's head, you go over that way; but now, on the other side, hoist in Kant's and you come back again; but in very poor plight. Thus, some minds for ever keep trimming boat. Oh, ye foolish! throw all these thunder-heads overboard, and then you will float light and right."

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