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Anthony M. Esolen Quotes: Many of the greatest books are like a forest. “The best way to get to know them is to wander right into the middle and get lost.
         

Many of the greatest books are like a forest. “The best way to get to know them is to wander right into the middle and get lost.


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Many of the greatest books are like a forest. “The best way to get to know them is to wander right into the middle and get lost.
         



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