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All theory is against freedom of the will all experience for it - Samuel Johnson
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"All theory is against freedom of the will; all experience for it"

- Samuel Johnson

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This quote by Samuel Johnson suggests that while philosophical theories may suggest that humans do not have free will, our experience of life suggests otherwise. Johnson is suggesting that while philosophical theories may suggest that our actions are predetermined, our experience of life suggests that we have the ability to make choices and decisions that are not predetermined. This quote suggests that while philosophical theories may be useful in understanding the world, our experience of life is ultimately more important in understanding our own free will. Johnson is suggesting that while philosophical theories may be useful in understanding the world, our experience of life is ultimately more important in understanding our own free will. He is suggesting that we should not be too quick to accept the theories of philosophers, but instead should rely on our own experience to understand our own free will. Ultimately, Johnson is suggesting that while philosophical theories may be useful in understanding the world, our experience of life is ultimately more important in understanding our own free will.

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Samuel Johnson, Small This quote is written / told by Samuel Johnson between September 18, 1709 and December 13, 1784. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 150 other quotes.

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