Steve AylettMost books are so well written they barely have any effect on the reader’s senses
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The most powerful, moving books are almost too profound for words. They are so powerful that the words themselves fall short of describing what the author has done with language. A reader can barely wrap his mind around the words, let alone the ideas the author is trying to express. These are the books that really change lives.
Source: Toxicology
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