In life," as the great Pascal observes, "we always believe that we are seeking repose, while, in reality, all that we ever seek is agitation. - Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet

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In life," as the great Pascal observes, "we always believe that we are seeking repose, while, in reality, all that we ever seek is agitation.

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About Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet (8 March 1788 – 6 May 1856) was a Scottish metaphysician.

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Birth Name: William Hamilton
Alternative Names: Sir William Stirling Hamilton of Preston, 9th Bt. Sir William Hamilton
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The intellect," says Aristotle... "is perfected, not by knowledge but by activity..." and... "The arts and sciences are powers, but every power exists only for the sake of action; the end of philosophy... is not knowledge, but the energy conversant about knowledge.

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