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Old books that have ceased to be of service should no more be abandoned than should old friends who have ceased to give
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"Old books that have ceased to be of service should no more be abandoned than should old friends who have ceased to give pleasure"

- Bernard Baruch

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This quote by Bernard Baruch speaks to the significance of preserving relationships, both with books and with people. It suggests that just as we must not desert old buddies who no longer bring us enjoyment, we need to likewise not abandon old books that no longer serve us. This is because, just as with people, books can still offer us something of value, even if it is not what we at first sought. The quote indicates that books, like individuals, can still offer us something of value, even if it is not what we at first sought. It recommends that we must not be so quick to discard something that has actually belonged of our lives for a long period of time, as it may still have something to provide us. This quote encourages us to look beyond the surface of things and to recognize the potential of what might appear to be of no usage. It advises us to be mindful of the value of relationships, both with books and with people, and to not be so fast to abandon them.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Bernard Baruch between August 19, 1870 and June 20, 1965. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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