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Usenet Posted 19 years ago
English in UK

What does this sentence mean? (from Abraham Lincoln's letter):

"Teach him the wonder of books, give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on a green hill."
  

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"[/nq] Can you be more specific? Which bit is bothering you? John Briggs

— Usenet

  • "[/nq] Can you be more specific?
  • Which bit is bothering you?
  • John Briggs
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[nq:1]"Teach him the wonder of books, give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on a green hill."[/nq]
Can you be more specific? Which bit is bothering you?
John Briggs
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"Teach him the wonder of books, give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on a green hill."
Mushrooms my friend..
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