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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Excerpt From Life Of Sir Stamford Raffles - Clouds and Death
Raffles had never been physically a strong man, and the little strength he possessed had been so sapped by the sustained and indefatigable labours which he undertook in the course of his public duty, that it is not surprising to find that his health was […]
Quotes about Books V
Thursday, July 31st, 2008The world of books is the most remarkable creation of man:
nothing else that he builds ever lasts monuments fall; nations perish;
civilization grow old and die out; new races build others.
But in the world of books are volumes that have seen
this happen again and again and yet live on.
Still young, still as fresh as the day […]
Quotes About Books IV
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008I’ve traveled the world twice over,
Met the famous; saints and sinners,
Poets and artists, kings and queens,
Old stars and hopeful beginners,
I’ve been where no-one’s been before,
Learned secrets from writers and cooks
All with one library ticket
To the wonderful world of books.
A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever. ~ Martin Farquhar […]
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