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Books are the blessed chloroform of the mind

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"Books are the blessed chloroform of the mind"

- Oswald Chambers

About this Quote

The text indicates that books have a strong sedative result on the mind, permitting one to forget their difficulties and go into a state of tranquility. It indicates that reading can supply a short-term escape from the anxieties and tensions of everyday life.

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About the Author

This quote is written / told by Oswald Chambers between July 24, 1874 and November 15, 1917. He/she was a famous Theologian from Scotland. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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