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Invention is a peculiarly personal act, even when a number of persons combine to make something new.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgInvention is a peculiarly personal act, even when a number of persons combine to make something new.
Dewey highlights the personal nature of invention, even in collaborative efforts.
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