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“A learned historian declared to me of a contemporary, that the latter had appropriated his researches; he might, indeed, and he had a right to refer to the same originals; but if his predecessor had opened the sources for him, gratitude is not a silent virtue.”

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Isaac D'Israeli
Isaac D'Israeli

Isaac D'Israeli was a British writer and critic renowned for his scholarly works and literary criticism. A prominent figure in the literary world of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, his contributions have left a lasting impact on English literature. Born on May 11, 1766, D'Israeli's career spanned several decades, during which he authored numerous books and essays on a variety of subjects. more

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