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> [The book, that stubbornly unelectric artifact of pure typography, possesses resources conducive to the flourishing of the soul. A thoughtful reading of the printed text orients one to a world of order, meaning, and the possibility of knowing truth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/douglas-groothuis/the-book-that-stubbornly-unelectric-artifact-of-pure-typography/)

[Douglas Groothuis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/douglas-groothuis/)

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> [If I could offer but one helpful hint to young Hoosiers hoping to better their odds for success in life, I would simply note the importance of thoughtful reading.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-lugar/if-i-could-offer-but-one-helpful-hint-to-young-hoosiers-hoping-to/)

[Richard Lugar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-lugar/)

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