“If you would not have affliction visit you twice, listen at once to what it teaches.”
Book:Of knowledge
Quote by James Burgh
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Of knowledge
This book delves into the philosophical, historical, and practical aspects of understanding and acquiring knowledge, offering insights into various disciplines and intellectual traditions. more
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