There is no matter what children should learn first, any more than what leg you should put into your breeches first. Sir, you may stand disputing which is best to put in first, but in the meantime your backside is bare. Sire, while you stand considering which of two things you should teach your child first, another boy has learn't 'em both. Samuel Johnson
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  3. In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.
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