Quote by William Hazlitt

A scholar is like a book written in a dead language. It is not every one that can read in it.

A scholar is like a book written in a dead language. It is n

Summary

This quote suggests that scholars, much like books in a dead language, may not be easily understood or appreciated by everyone. Just as not everyone can read and comprehend a book in another language, not everyone can grasp the depth and wisdom that scholars possess. It implies that scholars may be overlooked or misunderstood, as their knowledge and insights may require a certain level of intellectual effort and understanding to truly appreciate.

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By William Hazlitt

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