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“Memory is not wisdom; idiots can by rote repeat volumes. Yet what is wisdom without memory?”

Quote by Martin Farquhar Tupper

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Martin Farquhar Tupper

Martin Farquhar Tupper was a British writer born on July 17, 1810, and died on November 29, 1889. He is known for his poetry and prose, particularly for his book 'Proverbs', which contains many aphorisms that have had a profound impact on later generations. more

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