“Few are sufficiently sensible of the importance of that economy in reading which selects, almost exclusively, the very first order of books. Why, except for some special reason, read an inferior book, at the very time you might be reading one of the highest order?”
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John Foster
John Foster was a prominent American politician who served as the United States Secretary of State. Born on March 2, 1836, he passed away on November 15, 1917. During his tenure, Foster was actively involved in international affairs, significantly influencing American foreign policy. more
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