When I was about eight, I decided that the most wonderful thing, next to a human being, was a book.

Margaret Walker
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When I was about eight, I decided that the most wonderful thing, next to a human being, was a book. This is one of my favorite quotes. When I was about eight, I realized that the most wonderful thing in the world was a book. It helps me through hard times because it always helps me see how others have been through similar circumstances as me.

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