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An ordinary man can surround himself with two thousand books and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in w

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"An ordinary man can surround himself with two thousand books and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is possible to be happy"

- Augustine Birrell

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This quote is written / told by Augustine Birrell between January 19, 1850 and November 20, 1933. He/she was a famous Author from England. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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