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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Medium
Speech
Genre
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Language
English
Time
1941 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

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Another quote of the following type Paradox

He who binds to himself a joy
Does the winged life destroy;
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Lives in eternity's sunrise.

William Blake

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Topic
Letting go

Author

William Blake
Medium
Poem
Statement Type
Paradox
Language
English
Time
1792 1790s 18th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Blake, William. Poem written in his notebook. c. 1792.

Current Citation

Blake, William. "Eternity." William Blake: Selected Poems, edited by Nicholas Shrimpton. Oxford University Press, 2019.