Quotation by

William Blackstone

Men was formed for society, and is neither capable of living alone, nor has the courage to do it.

Courage

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William Blackstone is saying that humans are naturally made to live with others and depend on social connections. He also believes that people lack both the ability and bravery to survive completely on their own.

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