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On him alone is bestowed, by the bounty of the Creator of the universe, the power and the capacity of acquiring knowledge.
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gutenberg.orgJosiah Quincy: “On him alone is bestowed, by the bounty of the Creator of the universe, the power and the capacity of acquiring…”
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This quote reflects Quincy's belief in the divine gift of knowledge bestowed upon humanity.
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