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The first time I read an excellent work, it is to me just as if I gained a new friend and when I read over a book I have
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"The first time I read an excellent work, it is to me just as if I gained a new friend; and when I read over a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting of an old one"

- George Gissing
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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by George Gissing between November 22, 1857 and December 28, 1903. He/she was a famous Novelist from United Kingdom. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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