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He was a student of men rather than of books.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “He was a student of men rather than of books.”
Editor's note · Context
Stevenson reflects on the importance of understanding human nature over mere academic knowledge.
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