"He always took his meals alone with a book open before him in which he read. His library was small but well selected. He loved books; books are cold but sure friends. As his growing fortune gave him more leisure, it seemed that he profited by it to cultivate his mind. Since he had been at M--- sur M---, it was remarked from year to year that his language had became more polished, choicer, and more gentle."Monday, May 10, 2010
...A Time to Read
"He always took his meals alone with a book open before him in which he read. His library was small but well selected. He loved books; books are cold but sure friends. As his growing fortune gave him more leisure, it seemed that he profited by it to cultivate his mind. Since he had been at M--- sur M---, it was remarked from year to year that his language had became more polished, choicer, and more gentle."
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