Famous quote by Thomas Bulfinch

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"Thus we hope to teach mythology not as a study, but as a relaxation from study; to give our work the charm of a story-book, yet by means of it to impart a knowledge of an important branch of education"

- Thomas Bulfinch

Work Education Knowledge Important Hope

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This quote is written / told by Thomas Bulfinch between July 15, 1796 and May 27, 1867. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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