A library of wisdom, is more precious than all wealth, and all things that are desirable cannot be c...

A library of wisdom, is more precious than all wealth, and all things that are desirable cannot be compared to it. Whoever therefore claims to be zealous of truth, of happiness, of wisdom or knowledge, must become a lover of books.

Plato

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Plato

Classical Greek philosopher

427 - 347BC

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