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The writing of the wise are the only riches our posterity cannot squander
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"The writing of the wise are the only riches our posterity cannot squander"

- Walter Savage Landor

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This quote by Walter Savage Landor speaks with the power of understanding and knowledge. He is recommending that the composed words of smart people are the only type of wealth that can not be wasted by future generations. He is emphasizing the importance of understanding and wisdom, and how it can be passed down through generations. He is suggesting that the written words of smart individuals are the only form of wealth that can be protected and given through generations. He is likewise suggesting that understanding and knowledge are more valuable than product wealth, as material wealth can be wasted, but knowledge and wisdom can be protected and given. This quote is a tip of the significance of understanding and knowledge, and how it can be used to benefit future generations.

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Walter Savage Landor This quote is written / told by Walter Savage Landor between January 30, 1775 and September 17, 1864. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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