Woe be to him that reads but one book.

George Herbert
Woe be to him that reads but one book.
Woe be to him that reads but one book.
Woe be to him that reads but one book.
Woe be to him that reads but one book.
About This Quote

“Woe be to him that reads but one book.” This quote is a reminder that we need to expand our knowledge and use it wisely. To be a well-rounded person, we need to read books on a variety of subjects, not just one kind of book.

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