The man who is fond of books is usually a man of lofty thought, and elevated opinions.

Christopher Henry Dawson
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A man who is fond of books is usually a man of lofty thought, and elevated opinions. Is it any wonder that most great thinkers love books? Books are the best way to capture great thoughts. Human beings are innately curious, so most people naturally gravitate toward learning more about things they are interested in. There is no better way to learn about the world than by reading good books. However, if one’s goal is to be truly intelligent, that person must read excellent books—books that earn their places on the ranks of the best modern-day literature.

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