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Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which are delivered down from generation to generation as
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"Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which are delivered down from generation to generation as presents to the posterity of those who are yet unborn"

- Joseph Addison

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This quote by Joseph Addison speaks to the power of books and the effect they can have on generations to come. Books are a method for excellent geniuses to leave their legacy behind, and they are passed down from generation to generation as presents to those who have yet to be born. Books can include understanding, wisdom, and stories that can be shared and delighted in by numerous. They can also be a source of inspiration and inspiration, assisting to form the future of those who read them. Books can be a method to connect with the past, and to gain from the experiences of those who have actually gone before us. They can also be a method to want to the future, and to envision what might be. Books are a powerful tool that can be used to shape the world and the lives of those who read them.

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Joseph Addison This quote is written / told by Joseph Addison between May 1, 1672 and June 17, 1719. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 65 other quotes.

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