T.A. BarronAnd I came to understand, in a way I never had before, that books are truly the stuff of miracles. I even dared to dream that someday, somehow, I might surround myself with books from many times and many tongues...
About This Quote
The message behind this quote is the idea of books being a source of inspiration and knowledge. The author of the quote, J.D. Salinger, was saying that books are both incredibly important and incredible magical objects. They can inspire people to learn about many different things and can provide knowledge that will change lives forever.
Source: The Lost Years
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