Few are there that will leave the secure seclusion of the scholar’s life, the peaceful walks of literature and learning, to stand out a target for the criticism of unkind and hostile minds.
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| Birth: | 13th August, 1851 |
| Death: | 24th April, 1933 |
| Nationality: | German |
| Profession: | Educator |
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