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Both deeply feel, both meditate, both think; they are ready to widen their knowledge: only give it to them; only give them the means of getting leisure.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin
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He reflects on the readiness of individuals to expand their knowledge if given the opportunity and resources.
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