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The Library Is A Place Of Mental Diversion, Learning, And Comfort For Anyone Who Has An Intellect. I Know Of No Librarian Who When Asked For Food For The Mind Will Offer A Stone. What More Could Anyone Ask?

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The Library Is A Place Of Mental Diversion, Learning, And Comfort For Anyone Who Has An Intellect. I Know Of No Librarian Who When Asked For Food For The Mind Will Offer A Stone. What More Could Anyone Ask?

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