In exploring new and doubtful tracts of speculation, the mind strikes out true and original views; as a drop of water hesitates at first what direction it will take, but afterwards follows its own course.


The Miscellaneous Works (ed. 1854)


In exploring new and doubtful tracts of speculation, the mind strikes out true and original views; as a drop of water hesitates at first what...

In exploring new and doubtful tracts of speculation, the mind strikes out true and original views; as a drop of water hesitates at first what...

In exploring new and doubtful tracts of speculation, the mind strikes out true and original views; as a drop of water hesitates at first what...

In exploring new and doubtful tracts of speculation, the mind strikes out true and original views; as a drop of water hesitates at first what...