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His priority did not seem to be to teach them what he knew, but rather to impress upon them that nothing, not even... kn

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"His priority did not seem to be to teach them what he knew, but rather to impress upon them that nothing, not even... knowledge, was foolproof"

- J. K. Rowling

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This quote is written / told by J. K. Rowling somewhere between July 31, 1965 and today. He/she was a famous Author from England. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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