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“For untruth being unacceptable to the mind of man, there is no other defence left for absurdity but obscurity.” John Locke, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
“Obscurity, indeed, is painful to the mind as well as to the eye; but to bring light from obscurity, by whatever labour, must needs be delightful and rejoicing.” David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
“There is enough light for those who only desire to see, and enough obscurity for those who have a contrary disposition.” Blaise Pascal, Pensées

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