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When you sell a man a book you don't sell him just 12 ounces of paper and ink and glue - you sell him a whole new life.

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When you sell a man a book you don't sell him just 12 ounces of paper and ink and glue - you sell him a whole new life.

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About Christopher Morley

Christopher Darlington Morley (May 5, 1890 – March 28, 1957) was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. He also produced stage productions for a few years and gave college lectures.