William Barrett (philosopher) quote: The happiness of mankind, if it ever should come to pass, would still leave men asking: Why? What point to ...

The happiness of mankind, if it ever should come to pass, would still leave men asking: Why? What point to it? To what end?

~ William Barrett (philosopher) ~

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