Books are the food of youth, the delight of old age the ornament of prosperity, the refuge and comfort of adversity a delight at home, and no hindrance abroad companions by night, in traveling, in the country. (Cicero)

Books are the food of youth, the delight of old age the ornament of prosperity, the refuge and comfort of adversity a delight at home, and no hindrance abroad companions by night, in traveling, in the country.

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