George Bernard ShawMake it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself.
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In this quote, the author of the book is saying that you should not give a child a book that was not interesting to you. If you liked a book, then you should read it yourself. Children learn a lot from the examples set by their parents and you want to do everything in your power to help them become better people. So if you have a great book that you would love for your kids to read, then at least read it yourself first so that you can be sure that the book is worthy of being given to your children. Keep reading on for more amazing quotes...
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