Books are infinite in number and time is short. The secret of knowledge is to take what is essential. Take that and try to live up to it. (Swami Vivekananda)

Books are infinite in number and time is short. The secret of knowledge is to take what is essential. Take that and try to live up to it.

Swami Vivekananda

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