The interval between a cold expectation and a warm desire may be filled by expectations of varying degrees of warmth or by desires of varying degrees of coldness.

Samuel Alexander

Samuel Alexander

Between Cold Degrees Desire Desires Expectation Expectations Filled Interval May Warm Warmth

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