Benevolent Quote by Wilhelm von Humboldt

“However benevolent may be the intentions of Providence, they do not always advance the happiness of the individual. Providence has always higher ends in view, and works in a pre-eminent degree on the inner feelings and disposition.” quote by Wilhelm von Humboldt — Download Open image

“However benevolent may be the intentions of Providence, they do not always advance the happiness of the individual. Providence has always higher ends in view, and works in a pre-eminent degree on the inner feelings and disposition.”

Wilhelm von Humboldt

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