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What is the meaning of these two passages as stated by their respected authors
1. "Every mind is like a world apart, sufficient to itself, independent of every other created thing, involves the infinite, expresses the universe, and so it is as lasting, as continuous in its existence, and as absolute as the universe of created things itself."
Author/Philosopher: Liebniz
Text: Monadology
2. "Moderation in the affections and passions, self-control, and calm deliberation are not only good in many respects, but even seem to constitute part of the intrinsic worth of the person; but they are far from deserving to be called good without qualification, although they have been so unconditionally praised by the ancients."
Author/ Philosopher: Immanuel Kant
Text:Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals: Metaphysics of morals and ethics.
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