Quote: George R. R. Martin on Books & Swords – scintilla.info

Quote: … a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. George R. R. Martin, A Game of Thrones Book 1, A Song of Ice and Fire 

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and Quote: Sleep is good, he said, and books are better. George R. R. Martin

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