It is a matter of great satisfaction to me to hope that my children wi…

Sam Houston
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It is a matter of great satisfaction to me to hope that my children will be in circumstances to receive a good education. Mine was defective and I feel the inconvenience, if not the misfortune of not receiving a classical education. Knowledge is the food of genius, and my son, let no opportunity escape you to treasure up knowledge. ✨ Sam Houston (1941). The Writings of Sam Houston, 1813-1863: 1828-1858
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