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“The purpose creates the machine.”

Quote by Arthur Young

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Arthur Young was an English writer known for his works on agriculture, economics, and travel. Born on September 11, 1741, and died on April 12, 1820, Young's writings had a profound impact on agricultural reforms in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. more

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