You must acquire the best knowledge first, and without delay; it is the height of madness to learn what you will later have to unlearn. (Desiderius Erasmus)

You must acquire the best knowledge first, and without delay; it is the height of madness to learn what you will later have to unlearn.

Desiderius Erasmus

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