Quote by Hugh Blair
The great standard of literature as to purity and exactness of sty

The great standard of literature as to purity and exactness of style is the Bible. – Hugh Blair

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Worry not about the possible troubles of the future; for if they come, you are but anticipating and adding to their weight; and if they do not come, your worry is useless; and in either case it is weak and in vain, and a distrust of Gods providence. – Hugh Blair

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One cannot celebrate books sufficiently. After saying his best, still something better remains to be spoken in their praise. – A. Bronson Alcott, “Books,” June 1869

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Christie loved books… This amusement lightened many heavy hours, peopled the silent house with troops of friends, and, for a time, was the joy of her life. – Louisa May Alcott, “Servant,” Work: A Story of Experience, 1873

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[W]omen and books should be looked at daily. – Dutch Proverb

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A good book on your shelf is a friend that turns its back on you and remains a friend. – Author unknown

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