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In the last 1,000 years, the Arabs have translated as many books as Spain translates in just one year
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"In the last 1,000 years, the Arabs have translated as many books as Spain translates in just one year"

- Larry Elder

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This quote by Larry Elder is a powerful statement concerning the success of the Arab people. It highlights the remarkable level of intellectual success that the Arab globe has achieved over the past millennium. The quote recommends that the Arab globe has converted an outstanding number of publications in the last 1,000 years, which is more than what Spain equates in just one year. This is a testimony to the dedication and also effort of the Arab individuals in protecting as well as sharing knowledge. It also talks to the significance of education and learning as well as the value of knowledge in the Arab world. The quote functions as a tip of the significance of education and the power of knowledge in our world today.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Larry Elder somewhere between April 22, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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