Famous quote by Henry Ward Beecher

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A book is good company. It is full of conversation without loquacity. It comes to your longing with full instruction, bu
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"A book is good company. It is full of conversation without loquacity. It comes to your longing with full instruction, but pursues you never"

- Henry Ward Beecher

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This quote by Henry Ward Beecher speaks to the power of books and the companionship they can provide. A book gives comfort and understanding, and it never tires of offering us with its knowledge. It provides discussion without the need for words, and it can offer us with direction and guidance. It is always there for us when we require it, however it never pursues us or needs anything from us. Books give solace and understanding, and they can supply us with a sense of companionship and understanding. They give comfort and understanding, and they can offer us with a sense of security and understanding. Books are a source of understanding and understanding, and they can offer us with a sense of friendship and understanding. They are a source of comfort and knowledge, and they can supply us with a sense of security and understanding.

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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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