In these last sentences I have intentionally used words of wide signification - have spoken of guidance along ordered paths. It is wisdom to be vague here, for we absolutely can not say whether or when any diversion may be introduced into the existing system of earthly forces by an external power. (William Crookes)

In these last sentences I have intentionally used words of wide signification - have spoken of guidance along ordered paths. It is wisdom to be vague here, for we absolutely can not say whether or when any diversion may be introduced into the existing system of earthly forces by an external power.

William Crookes

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