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“Trees're always a relief, after people.”
― Black Swan Green
― Black Swan Green
“The greatest tragedy to ever happen to a nation is not the incidences of war or terrorism. It's when more bookshops close down and more drinking bars are opened to replace them!”
― The Great Hand Book of Quotes
― The Great Hand Book of Quotes
“You could say we run a dating service. If you make a request, we can hook you up with some books that will take you on a date you will never forget.”
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“Yes, we know you are a graduate with PhD. But when was the last time you chase after a book shop to buy and read a book at your own volition to obtain an information for your self-development? Knowledge doesn't chase people; people chase knowledge and information.”
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“Books are masters who instruct us without rods or ferules, without words or anger, without bread or money.
If you approach them, they are not asleep; If you seek them, they do not hide;
If you blunder, they do not scold; if you are ignorant, they do not laugh at you.”
― The Love of Books: The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury
If you approach them, they are not asleep; If you seek them, they do not hide;
If you blunder, they do not scold; if you are ignorant, they do not laugh at you.”
― The Love of Books: The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury
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