Catherynne M. ValenteI have all the books I could need, and what more could I need than books?
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One of the most famous quotes from Thomas Jefferson, "I have all the books I could need, and what more could I need than books?" is a declaration of man's his self-worth. He knew that he had all he needed to feel useful and useful to others. Books are a source of knowledge and information, so Jefferson was telling himself that he knew everything he needed to know.
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