The world is often wiser than any philosopher.

Walter Bagehot

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The world Wisdom School of life

Author

Walter Bagehot

Source

National Review

Medium

Magazine

Language

English

Time

1863 1860s 19th century

Occupation

Journalist Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Bagehot, Walter. "Article X: The Late Sir G. C. Lewis." The National Review, Oct. 1863.

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Old to grow, but ever learning.

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Time
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Lincoln, Abraham. "Gettysburg Address." At the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery. 19 Nov. 1863, Gettysburg, PA, USA.

Current Citation

Lincoln, Abraham. "Address at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, November 19, 1863." Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1859-1865, edited by Don E. Fehrenbacher. Library of America, 1989.