War seems to be one of the most salutary phenomena for the culture of human nature; and it is not without regret that I see it disappearing more and more from the scene.

Quote by Karl Wilhelm Von Humboldt

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Coercion may prevent many transgressions; but it robs even actions which are legal of a...

Coercion may prevent many transgressions; but it robs even actions which are legal of a...

Language makes infinite use of finite media.

Language makes infinite use of finite media.

Freedom is but the possibility of a various and indefinite activity; while government, or the...

Freedom is but the possibility of a various and indefinite activity; while government, or the...

It is usually more important how a man meets his fate than what it is.

It is usually more important how a man meets his fate than what it is.

It is usually more important how a man meets his fate than what it is.

It is usually more important how a man meets his fate than what it is.

I am more and more convinced that our happiness or our unhappiness depends far more...

I am more and more convinced that our happiness or our unhappiness depends far more...

True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two...

True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two...

Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us.

Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us.