“The government of man should be the monarchy of reason: it is too often the democracy of passions or the anarchy of humors.”
Quote by Benjamin Whichcote
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Benjamin Whichcote
Benjamin Whichcote (1609-1683) was an influential philosopher and educator in 17th-century England. His specific profession and career are not well-documented in historical sources. more
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