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Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?
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"Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?"

- Henry Ward Beecher

About this Quote

Henry Ward Beecher's quote speaks with the power of books and the temptation they can bring. He is recommending that when people are in a bookstore, they are especially susceptible to the attraction of books. He implies that the large selection of books can be overwhelming which individuals can easily become overwhelmed by the sheer number of books available. He is also suggesting that individuals can quickly end up being tempted to buy more books than they can afford or require. Beecher's quote talks to the power of books and the temptation they can bring. He is suggesting that when individuals are in a bookstore, they are particularly susceptible to the attraction of books. He implies that the large selection of books can be frustrating which people can quickly become overwhelmed by the large number of books readily available. He is also recommending that individuals can easily become lured to purchase more books than they can pay for or need. Beecher's quote is a tip of the power of books and the temptation they can bring. He is recommending that people ought to understand their own weak points when it comes to books and bear in mind their costs. He is likewise suggesting that individuals need to be aware of the power of books and the temptation they can bring, and be mindful of their own weaknesses when it pertains to books and bear in mind their costs.

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Henry Ward Beecher This quote is written / told by Henry Ward Beecher between June 24, 1813 and March 8, 1887. He was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 91 other quotes.

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