Freedom in general may be defined as the absence of obstacles to the realization of desires.
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If any philosopher had been asked for a definition of infinity, he might have produced some unintelligible rigmarole, but he would certainly not have been able to give a definition that had any meaning at all.
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Sin is geographical.
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It seems to be the fate of idealists to obtain what they have struggled for in a form which destroys their ideals.
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I remain convinced that obstinate addiction to ordinary language in our private thoughts is one of the main obstacles to progress in philosophy.
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