Quote by Samuel Foote

When house and land are gone and spent, then learning is most excellent.

When house and land are gone and spent, then learning is mos

Summary

This quote suggests that while material possessions such as a house or land may eventually be lost or depleted, knowledge and education hold enduring value. It points to the idea that investing in learning and acquiring knowledge surpasses the significance of material wealth, emphasizing the importance of intellectual enrichment which remains with a person even when physical possessions diminish.

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By Samuel Foote

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