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The day is past when schools could afford to give sufficient time and attention to the teaching of the ancient languages
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"The day is past when schools could afford to give sufficient time and attention to the teaching of the ancient languages to enable the student to get that enjoyment out of classical literature that made the lives of our grandfathers so rich"

- James Loeb

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by James Loeb between August 6, 1867 and May 27, 1933. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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