Young poets bewail the passing of love, old poets the passing of time. There is surprisingly little difference.

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Rereading we find a new book.

Rereading we find a new book.

My thought has been shaped by books, my desires by pictures.

My thought has been shaped by books, my desires by pictures.

I read less and less. I have not forgiven books for their failure to tell me the truth and make me

I read less and less. I have not forgiven books for their failure to tell me the truth and make me happy.

Other people's beliefs may be myths but not mine.

Other people's beliefs may be myths, but not mine.

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