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“The habit of committing our thoughts to writing is a powerful means of expanding the mind, and producing a logical and systematic arrangement of our views and opinions. It is this which gives the writer a vast superiority, as to the accuracy and extent of his conceptions, over the mere talker. No one can ever hope to know the principles of any art or science thoroughly who does not write as well as read upon the subject.”

Quote by William Blaikie

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William Blaikie

William Blaikie (1820-1899) was a Scottish writer known for his historical novels and biographies. His works, often set against the historical backdrop of Scotland and England, were well-received by readers. more

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