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People seldom read a book which is given to them; and few are given. the way to spread a work is to sell it at a low price. no man will send to buy a thing that costs even sixpence without an intention to read it.
-Samuel Johnson
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People Seldom Read A Book Which Is

Samuel Johnson
People seldom read a book which is given to them; and few are given. the way to spread a work is to sell it at a low price. no man will send to buy a thing that costs even sixpence without an intention to read it.
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