Quote by Thomas Carlyle

It depends on what we read, after all manner of Professors have done their best for us.

It depends on what we read, after all manner of Professors h

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This quote suggests that the value of our education and learning is heavily reliant on the material we choose to read and study. Despite the efforts made by professors and educators to impart knowledge, it ultimately boils down to our own choices and interests when it comes to reading. The quote emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and active engagement in the learning process, highlighting the impact of our reading choices on the development of our knowledge and understanding.

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