Of all the inanimate objects, of all men's creations, books are the nearest to us for they contain our very thoughts, our ambitions, our indignations, our illusions, our fidelity to the truth, and our persistent leanings to error. But most of all they resemble us in their precious hold on life. Joseph Conrad
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In the quote, "Of all the inanimate objects, of all men's creations, books are the nearest to us for they contain our very thoughts, our ambitions, our indignations, our illusions, our fidelity to the truth, and our persistent leanings to error. But most of all they resemble us in their precious hold on life." The author talks about how books hold a special place in people's lives. A person can find comfort and solace whenever they read a book. In a world of technology and gadgets, books are still a way to connect with others.

A person can find out what is going on in the world from these books. It is not just about reading books but also about reading books that help you understand more about life and what can be done to change it for the better. Books have a way of helping people understand that the world isn't always what it seems and it can be changed for the better by being open-minded and having an open mind towards new ideas.

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