Wisdom and contrivance are shown in overcoming difficulties, so there is no place for them in a Being for whom no difficulties exist. (John Stuart Mill)

Wisdom and contrivance are shown in overcoming difficulties, so there is no place for them in a Being for whom no difficulties exist.

John Stuart Mill

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