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apparently reasonable, but unproven
- Neither is reason among them a point problematical, as with us, where men can argue with plausibility on both sides of the question, but strikes you with immediate conviction; as it must needs do, where it is not mingled, obscured, or discoloured, by passion and interest.Part 4 — A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnms (61% in)
- I gave him a short account of some particulars, and made my story as plausible and consistent as I could; but I thought it necessary to disguise my country, and call myself a Hollander; because my intentions were for Japan, and I knew the Dutch were the only Europeans permitted to enter into that kingdom.Part 3 — A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, .... (77% in)
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