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It is worthy of notice that many of this generation, fed on text-books, on anthologies and on abstracts, cannot read.

— Vincent Massey Speaking Of Canada (1959)

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In fact, in the far North one sees the northern lights facing south!

Speaking Of Canada (1959)

Truth must the guide of those who hold the power; but humility is their sign, the promise that their privileges are in safe hands.

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Old wives' tales are not enough in a day when old wives and old men, too, are constantly moving away from their labours.

Speaking Of Canada (1959)

It is the University's function to turn out well-balanced persons with an understanding of themselves and of their place in life.

Speaking Of Canada (1959)

We must pass through the barriers of language and race, of geography and religion, of custom and tradition and we must build on a common foundation.

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Albert Pike Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (1871)

There is more than one way to burn a book. And the world is full of people running about with lit matches.

Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451 (1953)

People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.

Logan Pearsall Smith Afterthoughts (1931)

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