John KeatsFor axioms in philosophy are not axioms until they are proved upon our pulses.
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The philosophy that we believe in today is not proven upon our pulses. We simply believe that a particular philosophy is correct. This is a very dangerous situation to be in because what if later on it turns out to be wrong. It will take time to find out.
Source: Letters Of John Keats
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