E. T. A. Hoffmann Quotes
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How prone poor Humanity is to dam up the minutest remnants of its freedom, and build an artificial roof to prevent it looking up to the clear blue sky.
E. T. A. Hoffmann
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Author Details:
Type:
Critic Quotes
Date of Birth:
January 24, 1776
Date of Death:
June 25, 1822
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George Edward Woodberry
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Quote Keywords:

Artificial,
Blue,
Build,
Clear,
Dam,
Freedom,
How,
Humanity,
Looking,
Poor,
Prevent,
Prone,
Remnants,
Roof,
Sky,
Up
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Dictionary Links:

Artificial,
Blue,
Build,
Clear,
Dam,
Freedom,
How,
Humanity,
Looking,
Poor,
Prevent,
Prone,
Roof,
Sky,
Up
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