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We perceive by 'means' of a medium and 'by means' of impressions on…

Quote byWilliam Whewell · 1794–1866

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: LXI.

English (original)

We perceive by 'means' of a medium and 'by means' of impressions on the nerves: but we do not (by our senses,) perceive either the medium or the impressions on the nerves.

— William Whewell

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