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“Men look on knowledge which they learn--or might learn--from others as they do on the most beautiful structures which are not their own: in outward objects, they would rather behold their own hogsty than their neighbor's palace; and in mental ones, would prefer one grain of knowledge gained by their own observation to all the wisdom of a thousand Solomons.”

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Sarah Fielding
Sarah Fielding

Sarah Fielding, an 18th-century British author, is renowned for her novels and children's literature. Her works are known for their satirical and humorous style and have had a profound impact on the development of children's literature. more

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