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Brute force Quote by John Dewey

“An idea is a method of evading, circumventing or surmounting…” quote by John Dewey — Download Open image

“An idea is a method of evading, circumventing or surmounting through reflection, obstacles that otherwise would have to be attacked by brute force.”

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“Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish.”

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