I generally give the title-page a fair chance, " Roger said. "Once can't always judge books merely by the cover.

Charles Williams
I generally give the title-page a fair chance,
I generally give the title-page a fair chance,
I generally give the title-page a fair chance,
I generally give the title-page a fair chance,
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It is true that we can judge a book by its cover and sometimes we will do so, but ultimately we must give the title-page a fair chance. It is our duty to read the book and find out what it has to offer before we decide whether or not to buy it.

Source: Shadows Of Ecstasy

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