An ordinary man can surround himself with two thousand books and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is always possible to be happy.

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If you are not an extraordinary person, you can surround yourself with thousands of books. But, if you are extraordinary, you can choose to surround yourself with only one thing. And that one thing can be the source of happiness for your entire life.

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1. An ordinary man can surround himself with two thousand books and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is always possible to be happy.

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2. Libraries are not made; they grow. Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one.

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