Andrew Dickson White, Autobiography (1905), p. 412
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Lord Acton... [is] the nearest approach to omniscience I have ever seen, with the possible exception of Theodore Parker.
— Andrew Dickson White on John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton
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About Andrew Dickson White
Andrew Dickson White (November 7, 1832 – November 4, 1918) was an American diplomat, author, and educator who was the co-founder and first president of Cornell University.
About Andrew Dickson White
Andrew Dickson White (November 7, 1832 – November 4, 1918) was an American diplomat, author, and educator who was the co-founder and first president of Cornell University.
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