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But further; this constitution of understanding, by which we are not simply impressed by sensible objects, but take and subtract and add and combine, and pass from point to point by inference,—is not all this sufficient to prevail on some men, and make them ashamed of leaving an artificer out of their scheme? If not, let them explain to us what the power is that effects each of these, and how it is possible that chance should produce things so wonderful, and which carry such marks of design.
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What, then, do these things belong to us alone?
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Many, indeed,—such as are peculiarly necessary for a reasonable creature; but you will find many which are common to us with mere animals.
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Then, do they too understand what happens?
