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Man is to be held only by the slightest chains; with the idea that he…

Quote byMaria Edgeworth · 1768–1849

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letters for Literary Ladies (1795), "Julia and Caroline", Letter 1; Tales and Novels, vol. 13, p. 225..

English (original)

Man is to be held only by the slightest chains; with the idea that he can break them at pleasure, he submits to them in sport.

— Maria Edgeworth

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