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“It is essential to view learning as a total community responsibility.”

Quote by John Abbott

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John Abbott, a former Prime Minister of Canada, was born on March 12, 1821, in Scotland, UK, and passed away on October 30, 1893. Abbott was a prominent Canadian politician known for his significant contributions to the development of Canada's political and legal systems. more

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