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“The man who has a library of his own collection is able to contemplate himself objectively, and is justified in believing in his own existence.” quote by Augustine Birrell — Download Open image

“The man who has a library of his own collection is able to contemplate himself objectively, and is justified in believing in his own existence.”

Augustine Birrell

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Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm.

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