Pt II, p. 162
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One can mistrust one's own senses, but not one's own belief.
If there were a verb meaning "to believe falsely," it would not have any significant first person, present indicative.
— Ludwig Wittgenstein
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If there were a verb meaning "to believe falsely," it would not have any significant first person, present indicative." in the context of "Pt II, p. 162" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Ludwig Wittgenstein
Ludwig Wittgenstein (26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian-born philosopher who spent much of his life in England.
About Ludwig Wittgenstein
Ludwig Wittgenstein (26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian-born philosopher who spent much of his life in England.
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