Linda BuckleyArcherWe sat in his library. amidst his beloved books, whose company I knew he would rather seek than that of most of his acquaintances, did they but know it.
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When some people are with their family or friends, they are usually happy. They are more contented with the simple fact that they are surrounded by those who love them. But when they are alone with their books, they are usually very happy. It is because they can spend time enjoying the company of those who have always been there for them.
They can read out loud to themselves and talk about things that interest them. With their books, the person is able to be alone, but not lonely.
Source: Gideon The Cutpurse
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