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Holbrook Jackson was an English writer and editor, known for his contributions to literature and his advocacy for the cultural importance of books. His work as a critic and commentator on books, publishing, and intellectual life made him an influential figure in the literary world. Jackson's passion for literature encourages us to value reading and intellectual curiosity, emphasizing the power of books to shape our understanding of the world.

"The time to read is any time: no apparatus, no appointment of time and place, is necessary. It is the only art which can be practiced at any hour of the day or night, whenever the time and inclination comes, that is your time for reading; in joy or sorrow, health or illness."



"The poor are the only consistent altruists; they sell all they have and give it to the rich."
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