Who said "Reason is the body's highest mechanical achievement."?

This quote is attributed to Julien Offray de La Mettrie.

Reason is the body's highest mechanical achievement. - Julien Offray de La Mettrie

"Reason is the body's highest mechanical achievement."

Julien Offray de La Mettrie Knowledge

Philosopher Physician French 1709–1751

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