I am unaware of anyone ... seriously suggesting ... biological features of the region's peoples that might have contributed. Guns, Germs And Steel
Liberty ... is one of the most precious gifts which heaven has bestowed upon man; with it we cannot compare the treasures which the earth contains or the sea conceals; for liberty, as for honor, we can and ought to risk our lives; and on the other hand, captivity is the greatest evil that can befall a man. Don Quixote
To give the devil his due. Don Quixote
In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you. Essays and Letters
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