Libraries are not made; they grow. Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one.
Augustine Birrell Quotes
Given Pounds and five years, and an ordinary man can in the ordinary course, without any undue haste or putting any pressure upon his taste, surround himself with books, all in his own language, and thence forward have at least one place in the world.
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Birth: | 19th January, 1850 |
Death: | 20th November, 1933 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Academic, Author, Lawyer, Politician, Secretary |
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