Man is but a reed, the most feeble thing in nature, but he is a thinking reed. The entire universe need not arm itself to crush him. A vapour, a drop of water suffices to kill him. But, if the universe were to crush him, man would still be more noble... Discussions on Philosophy and Literature, Education and University Reform ... - Pagina 279 door Sir William Hamilton - 1866 - 846 pagina’s Volledige weergave -
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