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A collection of good books, with a soul to it in the shape of a librarian, becomes a vitalized power among the impulses

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"A collection of good books, with a soul to it in the shape of a librarian, becomes a vitalized power among the impulses by which the world goes on to improvement"

- Justin Winsor

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This quote is written / told by Justin Winsor between January 2, 1831 and October 22, 1897. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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