Some bold adventurers disdain The limits of their little reign, And unknown regions date descry. - Thomas Gray

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The aim of the popularization of economic studies is not to make every man an economist. The idea is to equip the citizen for his civic functions in community life.

Thomas Gray

Some bold adventurers disdain The limits of their little reign, And unknown regions date descry.

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Ah, tell them they are men!

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Beyond the limits of a vulgar fate, Beneath the good how far,-but far above the great.

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The still small voice of gratitude.

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E'en from the tomb the voice of nature cries, E'en in our ashes live their wonted fires.

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Bright-eyed Fancy, hov'ring o'er, Scatters from her pictured urn Thoughts that breathe and words that burn.

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