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Quote by Jacques Barzun

“Universities incline wits to sophistry and affectation.”

Quote by Jacques Barzun

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Jacques Barzun was an American historian, born on November 30, 1907, and passed away on October 25, 2012. He was renowned for his profound insights into Western culture, literature, and history, and is considered one of the most important cultural critics of the 20th century. more

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