George SteinerBooks - the best antidote against the marsh-gas of boredom and vacuity
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Books are the best antidote against the marsh-gas of boredom and vacuity. This quote is very true because when you are bored, you can always reread a book or read something else to fill your mind. When you feel like you need a break from reading, you can put the book down and do something else.
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