Literature is map of humanity, the documenter of civilization. Books introduce us to the landscape of the greatest minds of every century.

Kilroy J. Oldster
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Books. Books. Books. They say that the best books make the best writers, and it’s no surprise which one you agree with more: The Catcher in the Rye, The Great Gatsby, and The Old Man and the Sea.

These are classics because they’re works of art that truly capture the beauty and genius of human existence. What better place to start to figure out your place in the world than by reading a book?

Source: Dead Toad Scrolls

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