Among men who are really free, every form of industry becomes more rapidly improved - all the arts flourish more gracefully - all the sciences extend their range.
Wilhelm von HumboldtThe price of apparent happiness and enjoyment is the neglect of the spontaneous active energies of the acting members.
Wilhelm von HumboldtResults are nothing; the energies which produce them and which again spring from them are everything.
Wilhelm von HumboldtProvidence certainly does not favor just certain individuals, but the deep wisdom of its counsel, instruction and ennoblement extends to all.
Wilhelm von Humboldt