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To that class we may leave it to refine the vernacular dialects of the country, to enrich those dialects with terms of s
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"To that class we may leave it to refine the vernacular dialects of the country, to enrich those dialects with terms of science borrowed from the Western nomenclature, and to render them by degrees fit vehicles for conveying knowledge to the great mass of the population"

- Thomas B. Macaulay

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This quote by Thomas B. Macaulay speaks with the significance of education and the power of language. He recommends that a specific class of people need to be accountable for improving the vernacular dialects of the nation, which would include enhancing them with regards to science from the Western nomenclature. This would make the dialects more suitable for communicating knowledge to the general population. To put it simply, Macaulay is suggesting that the language used to communicate knowledge ought to be available to everybody, not just those with a college. He is highlighting the value of language in education and the need for a common language that can be comprehended by all. By making the language more available, it will be much easier for people to learn and understand brand-new concepts. This quote speaks to the power of language and the significance of education in society.

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