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There are good books and there are bad books, period, thats the distinction
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"There are good books and there are bad books, period, that's the distinction"

- Norton Juster

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This quote by Norton Juster is a pointer that there are 2 kinds of books: excellent and bad. It is a basic yet powerful statement that stresses the significance of quality when it pertains to books. Juster is suggesting that readers should be discerning when selecting books to check out and need to not choose anything less than a great book. He is also suggesting that there is no happy medium when it concerns books; they are either great or bad. This quote is a tip that readers ought to make the effort to find books that are of high quality which will supply them with a pleasurable and meaningful reading experience. It is likewise a pointer that readers need to not squander their time on books that are of bad quality.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Norton Juster somewhere between June 2, 1929 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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