Herbert Spencer

Herbert Spencer

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Philosopher
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English philosopher and political theorist (1820-1903)

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Born

April 27, 1820

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Died

December 8, 1903

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Birthplace

Derby

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Nationality

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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"A jury is composed of twelve men of average ignorance."
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"Education has for its object the formation of character."
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"Marriage: a ceremony in which rings are put on the finger of the lady and through the nose of the gentleman."
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"Marriage: A word which should be pronounced 'mirage'."
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"People are beginning to see that the first requisite to success in life is to be a good animal."
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"Society exists for the benefit of its members, not the members for the benefit of society."
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"The great aim of education is not knowledge but action."
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"Those who have never entered upon scientific pursuits know not a tithe of the poetry by which they are surrounded."
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