In reading some books we occupy ourselves chiefly with the thoughts of the author; in perusing others, exclusively with our own. (Edgar Allan Poe)

In reading some books we occupy ourselves chiefly with the thoughts of the author; in perusing others, exclusively with our own.

Edgar Allan Poe

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