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however bold, in the theoretical propositions, for which we cannot find an example in practice. It must not, however, be considered that theory has only and always to limp behind practice, as is too often the case; it may rather be said to comprehend in itself all the mutual relations of the laws which in their application constitute this practice; it raises a clear flame out of each spark of truth, and so renders possible new and various roads to its higher development. The attitude of Theory and Practice to each other, in connection with the Machine, must be one of mutual respect.
