The Syllogism consists of propositions, propositions consist of words,…

Francis Bacon
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The Syllogism consists of propositions, propositions consist of words, words are symbols of notions. Therefore if the notions themselves (which is the root of the matter) are confused and over-hastily abstracted from the facts, there can be no firmness in the superstructure. Our only hope therefore lies in a true induction. ✨ Francis Bacon (1858). Works of Francis Bacon: 4, p.49
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