The Correspondence of Thomas Reid Quotes

“But the general principle-that every distinction which is found in the structure of common language, is a real distinction, and is perceivable by the common sense of mankind-this I hold for certain, and have made frequent use of it. I wish it were more used than it has been, for I believe the whole system of metaphysics, or the far greater part, may be brought out of it; and, next to accurate reflection upon the operations of our own minds. I know nothing that can give so much light to the human faculties as a due consideration of the structure of language.”
― Thomas Reid, The Correspondence of Thomas Reid