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LAW & HISTORY > scholar, philosopher, diplomat, educator > Wilhelm von Humboldt
Coercion may prevent...
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Coercion may prevent many transgressions; but it robs even actions which are legal of a part of their beauty. Freedom may lead to many transgressions, but it lends even to vices a less ignoble form.
Source: Limits of State Action, ch. 8, 1792.
-- Wilhelm von Humboldt, (Jun 22 1767-1835), German scholar, philosopher, diplomat, educator; His contribution to the development of language science was highly valued in the 20th century.