Luckily for me, I loved books. Books can enlighten but can also benight, but at least one can play one off against another.

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In this quote by William Thackeray, he is speaking about the power of books. Books can educate, but they can also be a source of ignorance. At least a book can play a role in enlightening a person while also playing a role in benighting them.

Source: Birth Of A Dream Weaver: A Writers Awakening

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