The greatness of Turgot now began to appear: while he perfo… - Andrew Dickson White

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The greatness of Turgot now began to appear: while he performed all the duties of the seminary and studied thoroughly what was required, he gave himself to a wide range of other studies, and chiefly in two very different directions—to thought and work upon those problems in religion which transcend all theologies, and upon those problems in politics which are of vast importance in all countries, and which especially needed discussion in his own.

Andrew Dickson White

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About Andrew Dickson White

Andrew Dickson White (November 7, 1832 – November 4, 1918) was an American diplomat, author, and educator who was the co-founder and first president of Cornell University.

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Alternative Names: Andrew D. White • A. D. White • A.D. White • Andrew White

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