Elisee Reclus Professions : Geographer Born : March 15, 1830 Died : July 4, 1905 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Elisee Reclus An individual can be truly moral only when they are their own master. From the moment when they awaken to a comprehension of that which is equitable and good it is for them to direct their own movements, to seek in the their conscience reasons for their actions, and to perform them simply, without either fearing punishment or looking for reward. Elisee Reclus punishment rewards movement Similar Authors Doreen Massey geographer David Stoddart geographer Kenneth Mason geographer William Morris Davis geographer Strabo geographer Sven Hedin geographer All Authors