I hold a theory that, sooner or later, if a man but live long enough, certain books destined for his peculiar delight will find him, however obscure they or he may be.

Vincent Starrett
About This Quote

If you are looking for the perfect book, you will never find it. However, that doesn't mean that there aren't many books out there that would be great for you to read. Even while reading this text, I found some other quotes that might be perfect for you. I've made a list of some of the books I've read recently and which ones I would recommend to others.

Source: Books And Bipeds

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