Thomas F. ShubnellBooks are like bacon for the mind.
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Books are like bacon for the mind means that if you study hard, you will be able to do great things. For example, you can be a doctor, engineer, mechanic or business person. Reading is just like Bacon, because it is something that you will always need in order to keep your mind on track and it will help you become a better person.
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