A man's worst difficulties begin when he is able to do as he likes.

T.H. Huxley

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Topic

Downsides of freedom Unlimited freedom Freedom

Speaker

T.H. Huxley

Source

Address on University Education

Medium

Speech

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

English

Time

1876 1870s 19th century

Occupation

Biologist Scientist Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Huxley, Thomas Henry. Address on university education. Formal opening gathering. 12 Sept. 1876, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.

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Topic
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Source
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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Era
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Authentication Score 3
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The only freedom the gods grant us
Is this: to submit
Of our own free will to their sovereignty
We should do just that,
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Does freedom exist.

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Topic
God and man Fate vs. free will Free will

Author

Fernando Pessoa
Medium
Poem
Statement Type
Paradox
Language
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Time
1914 1910s 20th century
Authentication Score 1
Citation

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