Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.

About This Quote

The power of literature brings life to people, especially young people. It can give them much needed inspiration and insight into the world around them. Great writers have the ability to reach us and touch our hearts, even when we do not agree with their ideas.

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1. Fate loves the fearless.

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2. Nature fits all her children with something to do, he who would write and can't write, can surely review.

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