John Morley: “How, he inquires, can we seize the thread of the progress of the human…”

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How, he inquires, can we seize the thread of the progress of the human mind?

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John Morley

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This quote reflects Turgot's inquiry into understanding the progression of human thought, a theme Morley supports.

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John Morley: “How, he inquires, can we seize the thread of the progress of the human mind?”