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John Godfrey Saxe Quotes: At Learning's fountain it is sweet to drink, But 'tis a nobler privilege to think.
         

At Learning's fountain it is sweet to drink, But 'tis a nobler privilege to think.


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At Learning's fountain it is sweet to drink, But 'tis a nobler privilege to think.
         



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