Quote#Courage
Man was formed for society and is neither capable of living alone,…
Quote byWilliam Blackstone · 1723–1780
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765–1769), Introduction, Section II: Of the Nature of Laws in General.
English (original)
Man was formed for society and is neither capable of living alone, nor has the courage to do it.
— William Blackstone
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