Arthur Conan DoyleThere is no scent so pleasant to my nostrils as that faint, subtle reek which comes from an ancient book.
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The power of an ancient book is something we all possess, but we rarely ever dwell on it. The scent of an ancient book is something we can almost always detect when we find one, but we never stop to consider its power. A book that has been read and loved by many others before us has a scent that will stay with us for a long time yet. If you ever get the chance to hold an old book, take the opportunity to enjoy the faint scent that comes from it. It will always be a pleasant experience and a wonderful reminder of life's most precious gifts.
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