A man's worst difficulties begin when he is able to do as he likes.

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A man's worst difficulties begin when he is able to do as he likes.

T.H. Huxley

1876

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Huxley, Thomas Henry. Address on university education. Formal opening gathering. 12 Sept. 1876, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.

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