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One might say that the moral system of this philosopher is infinitely sublime, but that it is at the same time simple, sensible.
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The quote praises a moral system as both extremely lofty and straightforward. “Infinitely sublime” presents its ideals as exceptionally elevated, while “simple, sensible” says those ideals remain clear and reasonable rather than obscure or overly complicated. The point is that moral greatness and practical clarity can exist together.
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