George Adams (1750-1795) Quote

The principles of all knowledge are founded in mind; the mind of man, either animated by desire or pressed by necessity, puts in action it's various energies, and unfolds the seeds of knowledge.


Lectures on Natural and Experimental Philosophy (Volume 3), Chapter XXXIII (p. 369)


The principles of all knowledge are founded in mind; the mind of man, either animated by desire or pressed by necessity, puts in action it's various...

The principles of all knowledge are founded in mind; the mind of man, either animated by desire or pressed by necessity, puts in action it's various...

The principles of all knowledge are founded in mind; the mind of man, either animated by desire or pressed by necessity, puts in action it's various...

The principles of all knowledge are founded in mind; the mind of man, either animated by desire or pressed by necessity, puts in action it's various...