A book is like a pump. It gives nothing unless first you give to it. Y…

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A book is like a pump. It gives nothing unless first you give to it. You prime a pump with your own water, you work the handle with your own strength. You do this because you expect to get back more than you give. ✨ Stephen King (2009). Stephen King Goes to the Movies, p.125, Simon and Schuster
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A book is like a pump. It gives nothing unless first you give to it. You prime a pump with your own water, you work the handle with your own strength. You do this because you expect to get back more than you give. ✨ Stephen King (2009). Stephen King Goes to the Movies, p.125, Simon and Schuster

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