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Thomas Huxley

All truth, in the long run, is only common sense clarified.

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Thomas Huxley means that what we eventually understand as true is simply what makes sense to us once we have examined it carefully. Over time, complex ideas become clear and straightforward, fitting into our basic understanding of the world.

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