“Knowledge cannot be stolen from us. It cannot be bought or sold. We may be poor, and the sheriff may come and sell our furniture, or drive away our cow, or take our pet lamb, and leave us homeless and penniless; but he cannot lay the law's hand upon the jewelry of our minds.”
Quote by Elihu Burritt
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Elihu Burritt
Elihu Burritt, born on December 8, 1810, and died on March 6, 1879, was an American social reformer, linguist, and poet. He made significant contributions to language teaching and translation, particularly known for his research on Chinese language. more
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