To be a book-collector is to combine the worst characterist… - Robertson Davies

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To be a book-collector is to combine the worst characteristics of a dope fiend with those of a miser.

Robertson Davies

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Robertson Davies CC (August 28 1913 – December 2 1995) was a Canadian novelist, playwright, critic, journalist and professor.

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Alternative Names: William Robertson Davies

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