Gary PaulsenI owe everything I am and everything I will ever be to books.
About This Quote
This quote is referring to the fact that the success of any person can be directly attributed to books. They are the source of knowledge and inspiration for people willing to make the effort to read them.
Source: Shelf Life: Stories By The Book
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