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The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not

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"The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone"

- Laura Bush

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This quote is written / told by Laura Bush somewhere between November 4, 1946 and today. She was a famous First Lady from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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