Some books are drenchèd sands On which a great soul's wealth lies all in heaps, Like a wrecked argosy. (Alexander Smith)

Some books are drenchèd sands On which a great soul's wealth lies all in heaps, Like a wrecked argosy.

Alexander Smith

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