Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable.

Amos Bronson Alcott
Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the...
Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the...
Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the...
Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the...
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You will not find a good book unless you spend the time to seek it out. The same is true with good friends. You can’t just meet someone and expect them to become a friend. You have to spend time getting to know one another and then once you do, that person becomes a great friend.

I think that is the same case with good books. Good books are few and chosen, because you can only find a handful of truly great books in a lifetime. The more select, the more enjoyable.

Source: Tablets

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