Two characteristic marks have ...

Two characteristic marks have above all others been recognized as distinguishing that which has soul in it from that which has not - movement and sensation.
Two characteristic marks have above all others been recognized as distinguishing that which has soul in it from that which has not - movement and sensation.

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