Nick HornbyYou're not allowed to say anything about books because they're books, and books are, you know, God.
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The book is a sacred thing. It is the ultimate expression of the human mind. You are not allowed to say anything bad about books because they’re books, and books are, you know, God.
Source: A Long Way Down
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