Who said "The pursuit of knowledge is the noblest of all pursuits."?

This quote is attributed to Hadrian.

The pursuit of knowledge is the noblest of all pursuits. - Hadrian

"The pursuit of knowledge is the noblest of all pursuits."

Hadrian Knowledge

Emperor Ancient Rome 76–138

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