Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Wilhelm von Humboldt

Quote by Wilhelm von Humboldt

Work

The Limits of State Action

This book delves into the theoretical and practical aspects of state action, examining the limits imposed on governments by constitutional, legal, and ethical considerations. It analyzes the challenges faced by policymakers and the potential consequences of overstepping these boundaries. more

Author

Wilhelm von Humboldt
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

You May Also Like

“I can't remember ever being really bored. I find life very interesting, actually. I think some other musicians are always looking for something to give them an idea, but I find I have to reject 90 percent of my ideas because they don't live up to some self-imposed standard. That's also why I don't make a record once a year. I throw so many things out, and I have to have something to say.”

“I write a lot of more instrumental music than I do vocal music. It's because I come out of a background of playing piano and then playing sax for a number of years. I kind of got into rock backwards. A lot of guys go into rock and then get sick of it and then go into something else. I came the other way, so I've always just had a lot more stuff lying around.”