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The soul follows the progress of the body, as it does the progress of education.

— Julien Offray de La Mettrie Man a Machine (1747)

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A good prescription is still more profitable than an absolution.

Write as if thou wert alone in the universe and hadst nothing to fear from the jealousies and prejudices of the people. Otherwise thou wilt miss thy purpose.

Let us not limit the resources of nature; they are infinite, especially when reinforced by great art.

Man a Machine (1747)

If there is a revelation, it can not then contradict nature.

Man a Machine (1747)

It is not enough for a wise man to study nature and truth; he should dare state truth for the benefit of the few who are willing and able to think.

Man a Machine (1747)

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