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“We will acquire knowledge and science wherever they are to be found and we will stuff them into the head of every individual in the country. No limits, no conditions can be attached to knowledge and science.”

Book:Atatürk: The Biography of the Founder of Modern Turkey

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Atatürk: The Biography of the Founder of Modern Turkey

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Andrew Mango

Andrew Mango was a renowned historian known for his studies on the Byzantine Empire. His book 'A History of the Byzantine Empire' is widely regarded as a classic in the field. more

“Moundshroud led the Team down on their brooms over the farms where witches dropped frogs in cauldrons and stomped toads and snuffed mummy dust and cavorted in cackles. "But, stop and think. What does the word 'witch' truly mean?" "Why--" said Tom, and was stymied. "Wits," said Moundshroud. "Intelligence. That's all it means. Knowledge. So any man, or woman, with half a brain and with inclinations toward learning had his wits about him, eh? And so, anyone too smart, who didn't watch out, was called--" "A witch!" said everyone.”

Education Learning Witches Wits Smarts

Book:The Halloween Tree

Source: The Halloween Tree

“Like all reading children... I read way ahead of myself, blundering into Austen and Voltaire and Dostoyevsky... understanding bits and not understanding lots; but that's how we learn to speak and read, isn't it?--by doing it: not word-by-word-exactly-correct, but with mistakes and misunderstandings, in bits and gulps and clumps that finally begin to stick together and make sense. Literature is a major tool for understanding the world and the life we have to live, and we learn to use it by using it.”

Reading Literature Learning Childhood

Book:Cheek by Jowl: Talks and Essays on How and Why Fantasy Matters

Source: Cheek by Jowl: Talks and Essays on How and Why Fantasy Matters

“We make a pretty good team, huh?" "The best. In fact, I was planning to do this when we got back to the Fairmont, but suddenly I don't want to wait." "For what?" Reaching into the pocket of his black pinstripe suit coat, he retrieved a huge square-cut diamond ring and slid it onto her left hand. "What do you say we make this partnership official?" Tears flooded her eyes. "Do you promise to love me forever?" His blue eyes went dark with desire and love as he nodded. "Forever and ever." "Pinky swear?" He smiled and wrapped his little finger around hers. "Pinky swear" She leaned in to kiss him. "Then you've got yourself a deal.”

Romance Everyone Loves A Hero Marie Force

Book:Everyone Loves a Hero

Source: Everyone Loves a Hero