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People can lose their lives in libraries. They ought to be warned
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"People can lose their lives in libraries. They ought to be warned"

- Saul Bellow

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This quote by Saul Bellow recommends that libraries can be a location of great risk. It suggests that people can end up being so absorbed in the books and understanding that they can forget to look after themselves. This can lead to an individual becoming so consumed by the library that they can forget to eat, sleep, and look after their health. This can ultimately lead to a person losing their life. Bellow is warning people to be knowledgeable about the prospective danger of libraries and to look after themselves while they are there. He is recommending that people should be alerted of the prospective dangers of costs too much time in libraries. This quote acts as a reminder to look after ourselves and to be aware of the prospective risks of spending excessive time in libraries.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Saul Bellow between June 10, 1914 and April 5, 2005. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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