Owing to the vigorous and elastic strength of man's original power, necessity does not often require anything save the removal of oppressive bonds. (Wilhelm von Humboldt)

Owing to the vigorous and elastic strength of man's original power, necessity does not often require anything save the removal of oppressive bonds.

Wilhelm von Humboldt

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