[W]hat I like best is staying home and reading. Being rich is not about how many homes you own. It’s the freedom to pick up any book you want without looking at the price and wondering whether you can afford it.

John Waters
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No matter how wealthy you become, you will always want to read. You will always want to pick up any book you want without wondering if you can afford it and never having to worry about whether or not there is a book store nearby.

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