I can survive well enough on my own – if given the proper reading material.

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There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island.

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Life isn’t about finding the path; it’s about leaving a trail.

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To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.

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Books are the mirrors of the soul.

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I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.

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Books are a uniquely portable magic.

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Nothing could be more pleasant than to live in solitude, enjoy the spectacle of nature, and occasionally read some book.

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Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.

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If a book is well written, I always find it too short.

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