Patti SmithPlease, no matter how we advance technologically, please don't abandon the book. There is nothing in our material world more beautiful than the
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The greatest thing a person can have in life is a good education. A well-educated person can be a hero that helps others and makes a positive impact on the world. A book is one of the most beautiful things ever created, so please don't abandon it, even if we have all kinds of modern technology.
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