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Term: 
Sign
Quote: 

A sign is a thing which is a representative, or deputy, of another thing for the purpose of affecting mind.

Source: 
Peirce, C. S. (1899-1900 [c.]). Notes on Topical Geometry. MS [R] 142.
References: 
MS [R] 142:3
Date of Quote: 
1899-1900 [c.]
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