Patricia A. McKillipThe odd thing about people who had many books was how they always wanted more.
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The odd thing about people who had many books was how they always wanted more. If you have never had a problem with this, then you are probably one of the people who have had many books. People who have many books do not have enough books to go around. They are constantly on the lookout for more books to add to their collection.
Source: The Bell At Sealey Head
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