Charles Sumner: “Cadmus brought letters to Greece; and what is the story of Prometheus…”

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Cadmus brought letters to Greece; and what is the story of Prometheus, who stole fire from Heaven, but an illustration of this law?

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Massachusetts

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Sumner uses mythological references to illustrate the idea that knowledge and advancement often come from outside sources.

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Charles Sumner: “Cadmus brought letters to Greece; and what is the story of Prometheus, who stole fire from Heaven, but an illustration…”