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William Jones, born on September 28, 1746 and died on April 27, 1794, was an outstanding philologist. He made significant contributions to the field of comparative linguistics, particularly in the study of the Indo-European languages. Jones is known for his research on Sanskrit and his interest in Indian culture, which had a profound impact on subsequent Oriental studies.

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“[I]n every part of this eastern world, from Pekin to Damascus, the popular teachers of moral wisdom have immemorially been poets.”

World Poetry Moral Teacher Poet Eastern

Book:Eleven Discourses: Containing His Anniversary Addresses on History, Civil and Natural, the Antiquities, Arts, Sciences and Literature of Asia

Source: Eleven Discourses: Containing His Anniversary Addresses on History, Civil and Natural, the Antiquities, Arts, Sciences and Literature of Asia

“Seven hours to law, to soothing slumber seven, Ten to the world allot, and all to heaven.”

World Law Time Heaven Hours Ten Seven Soothing Slumber

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“The Bible is the light of my understanding, the joy of my heart, the fullness of my hope, the clarified of my affections, the mirror of my thoughts, the consoler of my sorrows, the guide of my soul through this gloomy labyrinth of time, the telescope went from heaven to reveal to the eye of man the amazing glories of the far distant world.”

Men World Heart Soul Light Eye Christian Joy Heaven Understanding My Heart Sorrow Glory Bible Mirrors Affection Guides My Soul My Thoughts Fullness Gloomy Labyrinth Telescopes

Author:William Jones