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“Education commences at the mother's knee, and every word spoken within the hearing of children tends toward the formation of character.”

Quote by Hosea Ballou

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Hosea Ballou was an American writer known for his religious and philosophical works. Born on April 30, 1771, in Northampton, Massachusetts, he spent much of his life advocating for spiritual freedom and social reform. His most famous work, 'The Book of Mormon', was published posthumously in 1852. Ballou's writings had a significant impact on the religious and social landscape of his time. more

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