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“A good book is a good friend. He will talk to you if you want him to talk, but will shut up if you don't want him to talk. - A library is a collection of good friends.”

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Lyman Abbott
Lyman Abbott

Lyman Abbott was an American author known for his contributions to religious and moral philosophy. Born on December 18, 1835, and deceased on October 22, 1922, Abbott's writings had a significant impact on the religious thought of his era. more

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