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Language is the soul of intellect, and reading is the essential process by which that intellect is cultivated beyond the

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"Language is the soul of intellect, and reading is the essential process by which that intellect is cultivated beyond the commonplace experiences of everyday life"

- Charles Scribner, Jr.

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This quote is written / told by Charles Scribner, Jr. somewhere between July 13, 1921 and today. He/she was a famous Publisher. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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