How individuals of the same species surpass each other in these sensations and in other bodily faculties is universally known, but there is a limit to them, and their power cannot extend to every distance or to every degree.
Interpretation
This quote reflects on the inherent limitations of human abilities and sensations despite variations among individuals.
Maimonides suggests that while individuals of the same species can exhibit significant differences in their sensations and physical faculties, there are inherent limits to these capabilities. This implies a philosophical viewpoint on the nature of human abilities, emphasizing that although variations exist, they are bounded by certain constraints, reinforcing the idea of humility in the face of human limitations.
In practice
This quote can be used in a philosophical discussion about the nature of human perception.
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