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An English university is a sanctuary in which exploded systems and obsolete prejudices find shelter and protection after they have been . Hunted out of every corner of the world.
"An English university is a sanctuary in which exploded systems and obsolete prejudices find shelter and protection after they have been . Hunted out of every corner of the world."— Adam Smith
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Meaning of this quote
The statement criticizes universities that protect outdated doctrines from scrutiny.
Key takeaway:
Keep established teaching open to evidence and revision.
Origin of the quote
The Wealth of Nations (1776)
Who actually said this?
Recasts the Book V discussion of learned societies as a singular claim about an English university. Supplied punctuation also contains an apparent copying error.
Source:
The Wealth of Nations (1776)
