Generally speaking, books don't cause much harm. Except when you read them, that is. Then they cause all kinds of problems.

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Generally speaking, books don't cause much harm. Except when you read them, that is. Then they cause all kinds of problems.

Source: The Name Of This Book Is Secret

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