Mark TwainAh, heavens and earth, friend, if you had made the acquiring of ignorance the study of your life, you could not have graduated with higher honor that you could to-day.
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When John Adams said, “Ah, heavens and earth, friend, if you had made the acquiring of ignorance the study of your life, you could not have graduated with higher honor that you could to-day.” He was a true wordsmith and a man who knew how to express himself in a way that others could understand. He understood the importance of education and the value of knowledge.
Source: Collected Tales, Sketches, Speeches & Essays, 2 Vols
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