A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some kno...

A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect.

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Walter Scott

Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet

August 15th, 1771 - September 21st, 1832

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