Charles Caleb Colton: To acquire a few tongues is the task of a few years; but to be eloquent in one…
To acquire a few tongues is the task of a few years; but to be eloquent in one is the labour of a life.
In today’s wordsLearning a few languages takes a few years; becoming eloquent in one takes a lifetime.
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