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“Ignorance lies at the bottom of all human knowledge, and the deeper we penetrate, the nearer we arrive unto it.”

Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

Book:L.P.

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L.P. is a fictional novel, the details of which are not provided. The story and its setting are not described. It is a contribution to the literary world by an author identified by the initials L.P. more

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Charles Caleb Colton

Charles Caleb Colton was an English writer active from 1780 to 1832. Known for his humor and wit, he is particularly recognized for his aphorisms and satirical works. more

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