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We read books. They make us think. It matters very little whether we agree with the books or not.

We read books. They make us think. It matters very little whether we agree with the books or not.
– Robert Henri

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  3. And tell them all about the books you’ve read. Better still, buy some more books and read them. That’s an order. You can never read too many books. – PB Kerr
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  8. The proud wish God would agree with them. They are not interested in changing their opinions to agree with God’s. – Ezra Taft Benson
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  20. Do whatever you do intensely. – Robert Henri
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