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“I hold a theory that, sooner or later, if a man but live long enough, certain books destined for his peculiar delight will find him, however obscure they or he may be.”
“How many cities have revealed themselves to me in the marches I undertook in the pursuit of books!”
“Of all the ways of acquiring books, writing them oneself is regarded as the most praiseworthy method. Walter Benjamin, "Unpacking My Library”
“I am often asked a stock question: 'Have you actually read all those books?' To this I have my answer ready: 'Is there anybody who has read all the books in his library?' That would be like claimin...”
