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Through the use of books I had the whole world at my feet: could travel anywhere, meet anyone, and do anything.

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You can't allow the forces of political correction to shut you up. I mean, why are people afraid to say, 'Merry Christmas?' Give me a break. If people don't like it, yeah, they can go do something else.
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Here is the treasure chest of the world - the public library, or a bookstore.
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