Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.

Aldous Huxley

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Topic

Taking things for granted Human nature

Author

Aldous Huxley

Source

Variations on a Philosopher Themes and Variations

Medium

Essay

Language

English

Time

1950 1950s 20th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Huxley, Aldous. "Variations on a Philosopher." Themes and Variations. Chatto & Windus/Harper & Brothers, 1950.

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