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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Author

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Language
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Time
1985 1980s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

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Topic
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Author

Rainer Maria Rilke
Medium
Poem
Statement Type
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Language
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Time
1909 1900s 20th century
Authentication Score 1
Original Citation

Rilke, Rainer Maria. Requiem fur eine Freundin [Requiem for a Friend]. c. 1908.

Current Citation

Rilke, Rainer Maria. "Requiem for a Friend." The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, translated by Stephen Mitchell. Vintage, 1989.