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“Great towns are but a large sort of prison to the soul; like cages to birds, or pounds to beasts.”

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Pierre Charron
Pierre Charron

Pierre Charron was a French philosopher born in 1541 and died on November 16, 1603. He is known for his profound contributions to moral philosophy, particularly for his exploration of the nature of happiness in his work 'On Happiness'. more

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