Quote by Margaret Walker

When I was about eight, I decided that the most wonderful thing, next to a human being, was a book.

When I was about eight, I decided that the most wonderful th

Summary

This quote expresses the author's perspective on the immense value they assigned to books during childhood. At the age of eight, they concluded that, in addition to human beings, books held immense wonder and importance. It highlights their appreciation for the magic and knowledge that can be found within the pages of a book, emphasizing the deep connection they formed with literature at a young age.

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By Margaret Walker

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