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

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

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

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Who would be free themselves must strike the blow?

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Lord Byron. Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. London: John Murray, 1812-1818, canto 2, st. 76.

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Every instant of time is a pinprick of eternity.

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Source
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Medium
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Genre
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Era
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Authentication Score 1
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