If all the crowns of Europe were placed at my disposal on condition that I should abandon my books and studies, I should spurn the crowns away and stand by the books.
— Fenelon
Fenelon
All the crowns of Europe could not tempt one to abandon books and studies; learning and literature are worth more than all earthly power.
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