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"It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know: the principles of things escape our most persevering researches."

Frederick The Great, German Royalty

Act, Man, Principles

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"It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know: the principles of things escape our most persevering researches."

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"It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know: the principles of things escape our most persevering researches."

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