“It is no small mischief to a boy, that many of the best years of his life should be devoted to the learning of what can never be of any real use to any human being. His mind is necessarily rendered frivolous and superficial by the long habit of attaching importance to words instead of things; to sound instead of sense.”
Quote by William Cobbett
Work
Cobbett's Weekly Political Register
Cobbett's Weekly Political Register was a prominent English periodical that covered a wide range of political and social topics during the early 19th century. The publication was known for its strong stance on reform and its criticism of the British government and establishment. more
Author
William Cobbett
William Cobbett (March 9, 1763 - June 18, 1835) was an influential English pamphleteer, writer, and radical. Known for his critical analysis of the political and social issues of his time, Cobbett's work had a profound impact on the social and political landscape of 18th and 19th century Britain. more