...But an example of this kind is intimidating, and usually frightens them off from further attempts. Thus it is difficult for each separate individual...those mechanical instruments for rational use (or 54 rather misuse) of his natural endowments, are the ball and chain of his permanent immaturity. And...

...currency ruling the interactions within a culture. Thus it is difficult', the philosopher continues: for each separate individual to work his way out of...second nature to him. He has even grown fond of it ... dogmas and formulas, those mechanical instruments for rational use (or rather misuse) of his natural...

...is difficult for any single individual to extricate himself from the minority that has become almost nature to him. He has even grown fond of it and is really unable for the time being to make use of his own understanding, because he was never allowed to make...

...attempts. Thus it is difficult for any separate individual to work his way out of the immaturity that has become almost second nature to him. He has even grown fond of it, and is really unable to use his own understanding for the time being, because he was never allowed to make the attempt....

...is implied by some theory, or what is consistent with some existing body of knowledge. Kant noted, Dogmas and formulas, those mechanical instruments for rational use (or rather misuse) . . . are the ball and chain of ... permanent immaturity. And if anyone did throw them off, he would...