“As the Spanish proverb says, ''He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies, must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.'' So it is in travelling; a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge.”
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Johnson, S. (n.d.). As the Spanish proverb says, ''He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies, must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.'' So it is in travelling; a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22606-as-the-spanish-proverb-says-he-who-would/
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Johnson, Samuel. “As the Spanish proverb says, ''He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies, must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.'' So it is in travelling; a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22606-as-the-spanish-proverb-says-he-who-would/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Johnson, Samuel. “As the Spanish proverb says, ''He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies, must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.'' So it is in travelling; a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22606-as-the-spanish-proverb-says-he-who-would/.