“Be as careful of the books you read, as of the company you keep, for your habits and character will be as much influenced by the former as the latter.”
Book:Self-education
Quote by Edwin Paxton Hood
Work
Self-education
This book explores the principles and practices of self-directed education, offering strategies for acquiring knowledge and skills outside of traditional educational settings. more
Author
Edwin Paxton Hood
Edwin Paxton Hood was an American author renowned for his contributions to the genre of historical fiction. Born in 1820, he lived through the tumultuous period of the American Civil War and the subsequent Reconstruction era. Hood's writing is notable for its rich historical detail and its reflection of the social and political changes of his time. more
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