Quote by Sir Humphrey Davy

The wealth and prosperity of the country are only the comeliness of the body, the fullness of the flesh and fat; but the spirit is independent of them; it requires only muscle, bone and nerve for the true exercise of its functions. We cannot lose our liberty, because we cannot cease to think.

The wealth and prosperity of the country are only the comeli

Summary

This quote emphasizes that while wealth and prosperity may enhance the physical appearance of a country, they are not the essence of its spirit. The spirit, represented here as the ability to think and exercise freedom, is not bound by material possessions. The quote suggests that true independence and liberty are rooted in the power of thought, rather than external circumstances. It implies that even if a country were to lose its wealth, its inherent spirit and freedom of thought would endure.

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By Sir Humphrey Davy

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