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A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.
A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.
Deep versed in books and shallow in himself.
Deep versed in books and shallow in himself.
Only your friends steal your books
Only your friends steal your books
Choose an author as you choose a friend.
Choose an author as you choose a friend.
Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.
The great American novel has not only already been written, it has already been rejected.
The great American novel has not only already been written, it has already been rejected.
The newest books are those that never grow old.
The newest books are those that never grow old.
That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit.
That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit.
He that loveth a book will never want for a faithful friend, a wholesome counselor, a cheerful companion, an effectual read more
He that loveth a book will never want for a faithful friend, a wholesome counselor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter
