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If books were Persian carpets, one would not look only at the outer side. . . . because it is the stitch that makes a carpet wear, gives it its life and bloom.

Source: In Book-of-the-Month Club News, Sep 1969.
-- Rumer Godden, (Dec 10 1907-1998), English novelist; She is a prolific writer of children's stories and adult fiction; six novels were adapted for films and TV, including In This House of Brede, 1975.

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