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John Dewey Quotes: An idea is a method of evading, circumventing or surmounting through reflection, obstacles that otherwise would have to be attacked by brute force.
         

An idea is a method of evading, circumventing or surmounting through reflection, obstacles that otherwise would have to be attacked by brute force.


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To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness.



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