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The multitude of books is a great evil. there is no limit to this fever for writing; every one must be an author; some out of vanity, to acquire celebrity and raise up a name, others for the sake of mere gain.
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The Multitude Of Books Is A Great

Martin Luther
The multitude of books is a great evil. there is no limit to this fever for writing; every one must be an author; some out of vanity, to acquire celebrity and raise up a name, others for the sake of mere gain.
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