G.k. ChestertonThere are books showing men how to succeed in everything they are written by men who cannot even succeed in writing books.
About This Quote
The quotation is a little bit harsh. Of course, not every book has a bad message in it. There are some that have a great message, inspiring people to do greater things. However, the authors of these books don't always have the knowledge to write about these subjects.
Source: All Things Considered
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