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“Of all the excellent teachers of college English whom I have known I have never discovered one who knew precisely what he was doing. Therein have lain their power and their charm.”

Quote by Mary Ellen Chase

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Mary Ellen Chase

Mary Ellen Chase was an American author renowned for her children's literature. Her works are celebrated for their rich imagination and profound depiction of the natural environment, making them highly popular with readers. more

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