p. 15
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Every intellectual effort sets us apart from the commonplace, and leads us by hidden and difficult paths to secluded spots where we find ourselves amid unaccustomed thoughts.
— José Ortega y Gasset
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Source: Wikiquote: "José Ortega y Gasset" (Quotes, What is Philosophy? (1964))
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About José Ortega y Gasset
José Ortega y Gasset (May 9 1883 – October 18 1955) was a Spanish philosopher.
About José Ortega y Gasset
José Ortega y Gasset (May 9 1883 – October 18 1955) was a Spanish philosopher.
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