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William Godwin was an English journalist, writer, and philosopher known for his contributions to liberal and socialist ideas. He is particularly famous for his work 'Enquiry Concerning Political Justice', which outlined theories on freedom, equality, and property. Born on March 3, 1756, he passed away on April 7, 1836.

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Famous William Godwin Quotes

“There is no sphere in which a human being can be supposed to act where one mode of reasoning will not, in every given instance, be more reasonable than any other mode. That mode the being is bound by every principle of justice to pursue.”

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Author:William Godwin

“Literature, taken in all its bearings, forms the grand line of demarcation between the human and the animal kingdoms.”

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Book:The Enquirer: Reflections on Education, Manners and Literature, in a Series of Essays

Source: The Enquirer: Reflections on Education, Manners and Literature, in a Series of Essays

“The virtue of a human being is the application of his capacity to the general good.”

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Book:An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice: And Its Influence on General Virtue and Happiness

Source: An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice: And Its Influence on General Virtue and Happiness

“It is absurd to expect the inclinations and wishes of two human beings to coincide, through any long period of time. To oblige them to act and live together is to subject them to some inevitable potion of thwarting, bickering, and unhappiness.”

Humans Long Two Together Wish Human Beings Subjects Periods Absurd Inevitable Unhappiness Inclination Long Periods Of Time Bickering

Author:William Godwin

“Of Belief Human mathematics, so to speak, like the length of life, are subject to the doctrine of chances.”

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“The great model of the affection of love in human beings is the sentiment which subsists between parents and children.”

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Book:Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions, and Discoveries: Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author

Source: Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions, and Discoveries: Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author

“Perfectibility is one of the most unequivocal characteristics of the human species.”

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Author:William Godwin