Note 33 — INTRODUCTION. (continued 2)

Footnote 33:

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The object is said to have for its sphere the notion of the 'thou' (yushmat), not the notion of the 'this' or 'that' (idam), in order better to mark its absolute opposition to the subject or Ego. Language allows of the co-ordination of the pronouns of the first and the third person ('It is I,' 'I am he who,' &c.; ete vayam, ame vayam âsmahe), but not of the co-ordination of the pronouns of the first and second person.