“When we ... devote ourselves to the strict and unsparing performance of duty, ihen happiness comes of itself.”
Quote by Wilhelm von Humboldt
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Wilhelm von Humboldt
German philosopher, educator, and linguist, known as the 'Father of Educational Reform'. Wilhelm von Humboldt was born on June 22, 1767, and died on April 8, 1835. He had profound insights into education, language, and culture, which had a lasting impact on the world. more
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