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It is confidently expected that the period is at hand, when man,…

Quote byRobert Owen · 1771–1858

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: A New View of Society (1813-1816).

English (original)

It is confidently expected that the period is at hand, when man, through ignorance, shall not much longer inflict unnecessary misery on man; because the mass of mankind will become enlightened, and will clearly discern that by so acting they will inevitably create misery to themselves.

— Robert Owen

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