Like the winds that we come we know not whence and blow whither soever they list, the forces of society are derived from an obscure and distant origin. They arise before the date of philosophy, from the instincts, not the speculations of men.
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Nationality: Scottish Type: Philosopher Born: June 20, 1723 Death: February 22, 1816 |
“I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery.”
“I am now in Gibraltar. It is a large place and there does not seem to be room in this letter, in which to express my feelings about Moors in bare legs and six thousand Red-coats and to hear Englishmen speak again.”