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> [“The books, always the books. And for themselves, not to become rich or famous like sensible people. Are we not foolish? But it is a pleasant folly and a sometimes blameless vice”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ward-moore/the-books-always-the-books-and-for-themselves-not-to-become-rich-or/)

[Ward Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ward-moore/)

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## More by Ward Moore

> [“Time, yes … We waste it or save it or use it—one would almost think we mastered it instead of the other way around.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ward-moore/time-yes-we-waste-it-or-save-it-or-use-it-one-would-almost-think-we/)

[Ward Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ward-moore/)

> [“Why should you believe your eyes? You were given eyes to see with, not to believe with. Your eyes can see the mirage, the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ward-moore/why-should-you-believe-your-eyes-you-were-given-eyes-to-see-with-not/)

[Ward Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ward-moore/)

> [“One of the most pernicious of folk-sayings is, 'I cannot believe my eyes!' Why particularly should you believe your eyes? You were given eyes…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ward-moore/one-of-the-most-pernicious-of-folk-sayings-is-i-cannot-believe-my/)

[Ward Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ward-moore/)

> [“The books, always the books. And for themselves, not to become rich or famous like sensible people. Are we not foolish? But it is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ward-moore/the-books-always-the-books-and-for-themselves-not-to-become-rich-or/)

[Ward Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ward-moore/)

> [“Truth is absolute and for all time. But one man cannot envisage all of truth; the best he can do is see one aspect…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ward-moore/truth-is-absolute-and-for-all-time-but-one-man-cannot-envisage-all-of/)

[Ward Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ward-moore/)

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