But when, in the first setting out, he takes it for granted without proof, that distinctions found in the structure of all languages, have no foundation in nature; this surely is too fastidious a way of treating the common sense of mankind.
Thomas Reid Quotes
It is a question of fact, whether the influence of motives be fixed by laws of nature, so that they shall always have the same effect in the same circumstances.
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| Birth: | 26th April, 1710 |
| Death: | 7th October, 1796 |
| Nationality: | Scottish |
| Profession: | Founder, Philosopher |
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