There are three great questions which in life we have over … - John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury

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There are three great questions which in life we have over and over again to answer. Is it right or wrong? Is it true or false? Is it beautiful or ugly? Our education ought to help us to answer these questions.

John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury

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John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury, PC (April 30, 1834 – May 28, 1913) was an English banker, politician, naturalist and archaeologist. He served as President of the Royal Statistical Society.

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Native Name: John

Alternative Names: John Lord Avebury • Avebury • Sir John Lubbock • J. Lubbock

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