Quote by Charles Dickens

There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts.

There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the

Summary

This quote suggests that there are books that might be more visually appealing or interesting on the surface, but the content inside is not as engaging or worthwhile. It implies that some books have an alluring appearance or packaging, but fail to deliver substance or quality in the actual writing. In essence, it highlights the importance of content over presentation and warns against judging books solely by their covers.

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By Charles Dickens

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