“Our minds are like certain vehicles,--when they have little to carry they make much noise about it, but when heavily loaded they run quietly.”
Quote by Elihu Burritt
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Elihu Burritt
Elihu Burritt, born on December 8, 1810, and died on March 6, 1879, was an American social reformer, linguist, and poet. He made significant contributions to language teaching and translation, particularly known for his research on Chinese language. more
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