Samuel ButlerThe oldest books are still only just out to those who have not read them.
About This Quote
Old is not always bad. Old books can be very valuable for many reasons. They are often more interesting than newer ones, because they tend to have stories that are more fresh and less recycled. Older books also tend to have a wider range of topics covered, which can broaden your world view. On the other hand, old is often not as good as the latest best seller, because it’s been around longer and has been through many editors, proofreaders, and copy editors, which means that it has probably already had numerous copyediting mistakes.
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