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Until you understand a writer's ignorance, presume yourself ignorant of his understanding.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge was a Poet from Kingdom of Great Britain (1772–1834).

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Who said "Until you understand a writer's ignorance, presume yourself ignorant of his und…"?
This quote is attributed to Samuel Taylor Coleridge, a Poet from Kingdom of Great Britain.
When did Samuel Taylor Coleridge live?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge lived from 1772 – 1834.