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Books Quote by Gladys Taber

“And whether rich or poor, well or ill, happy or sad, books can be a refuge, they do not change with changing circumstance, they are the open highway to yesterday, today and tomorrow wherever you will to travel.” quote by Gladys Taber — Download Open image

““And whether rich or poor, well or ill, happy or sad, books can be a refuge, they do not change with changing circumstance, they are the open highway to yesterday, today and tomorrow wherever you will to travel.””

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When Father smiled, it was like the sun coming out, and spring and summer in your heart.

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