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“It is a proverbial expression that every man is the maker of his own fortune, and we usually regard it as implying that every man by his folly or wisdom prepares good or evil for himself. But we may view it in another light, namely, that we may so accommodate ourselves to the dispositions of Providence as to be happy in our lot, whatever may be its privations.”

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Alexander von Humboldt

Alexander von Humboldt was a German naturalist, explorer, geographer, and scientist. He is renowned for his extensive research into nature and his innovative contributions to scientific methods. Humboldt's expeditions across South America had a profound impact on fields such as ecology, botany, and geography. more

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