Quote by Virginia Woolf

Second hand books are wild books, homeless books; they have come together in vast flocks of variegated feather, and have a charm which the domesticated volumes of the library lack.

Second hand books are wild books, homeless books; they have

Summary

This quote highlights the unique and enticing nature of second-hand books. Describing them as "wild" and "homeless," it suggests that these books have stories to tell, having traveled through various hands and experiences. Their diverse and colorful existence sets them apart from the orderly and predictable books found in libraries. Implying that second-hand books possess a certain charm, it denotes that they hold an appeal that goes beyond the confines of conventional literature, inviting readers into a world full of untamed possibilities.

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By Virginia Woolf

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