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“Resolve to serve no more, and you are at once freed.”

Quote by Etienne de La Boetie

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Etienne de La Boetie

Etienne de La Boétie, born on November 1, 1530 and died on August 18, 1563, was a French writer known for his philosophical and political essays. His most famous work, 'Discourse on Voluntary Servitude,' had a profound impact on subsequent political philosophy. more

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