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Henry David Thoreau Quotes: The child should have the advantage of ignorance as well as of knowledge, and is fortunate if he gets his share of neglect and exposure.
         

The child should have the advantage of ignorance as well as of knowledge, and is fortunate if he gets his share of neglect and exposure.


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