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“A great book is a homing device For navigating paradise. A good book somehow makes you care About the comfort of a chair. A bad book owes to many trees A forest of apologies.”

Quote by J. Patrick Lewis

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J. Patrick Lewis

J. Patrick Lewis, born on May 5, 1942, is a renowned American poet. His poetry is known for its unique style and has won the hearts of readers with its wide range of themes, including nature, history, and children's literature. more

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