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“Pride of reading is a terrible thing. There are certain literary sets in which the book is an instrument of tyranny. If you have not read it you are made to feel unspeakably abject, for the book you have not read is always the one book in the world that you should have read. It is the sole test of literary insight, good taste and mental worth. To confess that you have not read it is to expose yourself as an illiterate person. It is like admitting that you have never eaten with a fork.”

Quote by Frank Moore Colby

Book:Imaginary Obligations
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Imaginary Obligations

Imaginary Obligations is a novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations through a fictional lens. The story is set in a world where the idea of obligations is taken to an extreme, challenging readers to consider the nature of duty and the consequences of fulfilling them. more

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Frank Moore Colby

Frank Moore Colby was an American writer born in 1865 and died in 1925. His works covered a range of fields including history, literature, and philosophy, known for his in-depth research and unique insights. more

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