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I am now satisfied that no one can tell me from good authority what was the vulgar language of the South of Scotland in the Xllth century; I, however, entirely concur with you in opinion, that it was the English Saxon.
— Joseph Ritson
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I am now satisfied that no one can tell me from good authority what was the vulgar language of the South of Scotland in the Xllth century; I, however, entirely concur with you in opinion, that it was the English Saxon." in the context of "The Letters of Joseph Ritson, Volume II p. 2" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Joseph Ritson" (Miscellaneous quotes, The Scots)
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About Joseph Ritson
Joseph Ritson (October 2, 1752 – September 23, 1803) was an English antiquarian noted more for his caustic style than for his scholarship.
About Joseph Ritson
Joseph Ritson (October 2, 1752 – September 23, 1803) was an English antiquarian noted more for his caustic style than for his scholarship.
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