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From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fashioned.
Immanuel Kant
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— Immanuel Kant

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Immanuel Kant was a Philosopher from Kingdom of Prussia (1724–1804).

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Who said "From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fa…"?
This quote is attributed to Immanuel Kant, a Philosopher from Kingdom of Prussia.
When did Immanuel Kant live?
Immanuel Kant lived from 1724 – 1804.