Quote by Isaac D'Israeli

Time the great destroyer of other men's happiness, only enlarges the patrimony of literature to its possessor.

Time the great destroyer of other men's happiness, only enla

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This quote suggests that while time may be detrimental to the happiness of individuals, it has the opposite effect on literature. The passage of time only serves to enhance and enrich one's literary collection, increasing its value and significance. It implies that as time passes, literature becomes an even more valuable resource that brings joy and fulfillment to its possessor.

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