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In other words by discrete objects are meant individuals
of a system of definite individuals —Definite
each in its own nature although we may not
be able to define them singly.

That being the case, I assert that
given any definite collection whatsoever, there is
some general character which belongs
to all its members and belongs to nothing else,—
a character common and peculiar
to the members of that collection. For if it were
not so, the collection would not be a definite
collection. If it were not so, you could instance
such a collection. “Very well” you would say,
look there! Look where, I should
naturally ask; and you would have either to
describe the collection unmistakably when
your description would involve a common and
peculiar character of its members, or you would
have to do something bringing that collection
and no other to my attention when you would
create such a character. If you object that that