Nicholas A. BasbanesWith thought, patience, and discrimination, book passion becomes the signature of a person's character.
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It is very important that people do not give up reading. Even if people don’t enjoy reading, they should never give up on it. Reading books is a good exercise for a person’s mind and can help a person to learn more about the world around them.
Source: A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes And The Eternal Passion For Books
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