“There is a necessity for a regulating discipline of exercise that, whilst evoking the human energies, will not suffer them to be wasted.”
Quote by Thomas de Quincey
Work
De Quincey's Writings: Essays on philosophical writers and other men of letters. 1854-60. [v. 14 stereotyped
This volume is part of a series that includes essays on a range of philosophical writers and other notable men of letters, showcasing De Quincey's insights into the intellectual and literary landscape of his time. more
Author
Thomas de Quincey
Thomas de Quincey was an English essayist and critic, renowned for his personal experiences and philosophical reflections on opium. His work 'On the Use and Abuse of Opium' is one of the most famous autobiographical essays of the 19th century and has had a profound impact on literature and psychology. more
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