Coercion may prevent many transgressions; but it robs even actions which are legal of a part of their beauty. Freedom may lead to many transgressions, but it lends even to vices a less ignoble form.
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Name: Wilhelm von Humboldt Profession: Philosopher Nationality: Russian Birthday: June 22, 1767 |
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