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The History of England; in a Series of Letters from a Nobleman to His Son, Letter 1 (1764) - Goldsmith, Oliver | WIST Quotations
Those masters who allege the incapacity of tender years, only tacitly reproach their own: those who are incapable of teaching young minds to reason, pretend that it is impossible. The truth is they are fonder of making their pupils talk well than think well; and much the greater number are…