A blessed companion is a book--a book that, fitly chosen, is a lifelong friend...a book that, at a touch, pours its heart into your own.

Douglas William Jerrold
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A blessed companion is a book--a book that, fitly chosen, is a lifelong friend...a book that, at a touch, pours its heart into your own. This quote talks about the importance of having good companions in life. Having the right kind of friends can make your life better in so many ways. The right kind of friends are the ones who will never let you down when you are in need of them. They are also the ones who are always there for you when they are needed.

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