It is a very great thing to be able to think as you like; b… - Matthew Arnold

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It is a very great thing to be able to think as you like; but, after all, an important question remains: what you think.

Matthew Arnold

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Matthew Arnold (December 24 1822 – April 15 1888) was an English poet, essayist and cultural critic. He also pursued a career as an inspector of schools.

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