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Thirdly, | civilised man not only has greater powers over nature, but knows better how to use them, and by better I here mean better for the health and comfort of his present body and mind.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “Thirdly, | civilised man not only has greater powers over nature, but knows better how to use them, and by better I here…”
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Bagehot argues that civilized individuals have greater powers over nature and know how to use them for well-being.
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