In life," as the great Pascal observes, "we always believe … - 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.

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet

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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 instructor... does not profess to teach philosophy, but to philosophise.

"Sordet cognita veritas" is a shrewd aphorism of Seneca. A truth, once known, falls into comparative insignificance.

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.

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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