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Samuel Richardson

If the education and studies of children were suited to their inclinations and capacities, many would be made useful members of society that otherwise would make no figure in it.

Samuel Richardson

Society

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Samuel Richardson is saying that if children's learning matched their natural interests and abilities, more of them would grow up to contribute meaningfully to society. He suggests that many people fail to make an impact because their education does not fit who they are.

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