Much reading is an oppression of the mind, and...

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Much reading is an oppression of the mind, and extinguishes the natural candle, which is the reason of so many senseless scholars in the world.

Quote by William Penn about books, reason, mind, world.

William Penn

William Penn 1644 - 1718, English colonial leader

Was born on: 14 oct 1644.
Died on 30 jul 1718, at 73 years old.

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