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“...education has but one honorable purpose, one alone, everything else is a waste of time......that is to train the student to be a proper handler of power.”

Quote by John Henrik Clarke

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John Henrik Clarke

John Henrik Clarke was a renowned writer, born on June 1, 1915, and passed away on July 16, 1998. His works primarily focused on African history and culture, which had a profound impact on academic research and public awareness in the subsequent era. more

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