We are of opinion that instead of letting books grow moldy behind an i…

Jules Verne
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We are of opinion that instead of letting books grow moldy behind an iron grating, far from the vulgar gaze, it is better to let them wear out by being read. ✨ Jules Verne (2008). Journey to the Center of the Earth, p.92, Simon and Schuster
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We are of opinion that instead of letting books grow moldy behind an iron grating, far from the vulgar gaze, it is better to let them wear out by being read. ✨ Jules Verne (2008). Journey to the Center of the Earth, p.92, Simon and Schuster

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