Good aims not always make good books.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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Good aims not always make good books. This is a quote you will often hear when someone is about to read a book. The quote is meant to encourage someone to read a book with a good aim. It's true that anyone can write a book, but it doesn't mean the quality of the book will be good. You need to have a clear idea of what you want your book to be about in order to make it a good read.

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