Books are true levelers. They give to all, who will faithfully use them, the society, the spiritual presence, of the best and greatest of our race. (William Ellery Channing)

Books are true levelers. They give to all, who will faithfully use them, the society, the spiritual presence, of the best and greatest of our race.

William Ellery Channing

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