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Books have led some to learning and others to madness.
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"Books have led some to learning and others to madness."
— Petrarch #educationlearning

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About Petrarch

Petrarch was a Poet from Republic of Florence (1304–1374).

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Who said "Books have led some to learning and others to madness."?
This quote is attributed to Petrarch, a Poet from Republic of Florence.
When did Petrarch live?
Petrarch lived from 1304 – 1374.
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