Another evil, and one of the worst which arises from the separation of theoretical and practical knowledge, is the fact that a large number of persons. (William John Macquorn Rankine)

Another evil, and one of the worst which arises from the separation of theoretical and practical knowledge, is the fact that a large number of persons.

William John Macquorn Rankine

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