All Politeness is owing to Liberty. We polish one another, … - Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury

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All Politeness is owing to Liberty. We polish one another, and rub off our Corners and rough Sides by a sort of amicable Collision. To restrain this, is inevitably to bring a Rust upon Mens Understandings.

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury

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About Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury (February 26 1671 – February 4 1713) was an English philosopher and politician.

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Alternative Names: Anthony Ashley • Anthony Ashley, Earl Cooper • Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury

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All Politeness is owing to Liberty. We polish one another, and rub off our Corners and rough Sides by a sort of amicable Collision. To restrain this,… - Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury

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