John Bowring

1792-1872 / England

Evils Of Ignorance

From hollowest things the harshest noises
Come forth,-from trumpet, fife, or drum;
From shallowest minds, the loudest voices
In overwhelming cataracts come!
Where ignorance is most apparent,
There stands presumption, close ally;
Where darkest folly dwells inherent,
There is the boldest shout and cry.
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