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G C Lichtenberg: Reason now gazes...

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Reason now gazes above the realm of the dark but warm feelings as the Alpine peaks do above the clouds. They behold the sun more clearly and distinctly, but they are cold and unfruitful.

Source: Aphorisms, Notebook L, aph. 50 (written 1765 --99; tr. by R. J. Hollingdale, 1990).
-- G C Lichtenberg, (Jul 1 1742-1799), German physicist, writer; He is best known for his satirical wit ridiculing metaphysical and romantic excesses.

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