Quote by: Augustine Birrell

Given Pounds and five years, and an ordinary man can in the ordinary course, without any undue haste or putting any pressure upon his taste, surround himself with books, all in his own language, and thence forward have at least one place in the world.


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Author Bio


  • NameAugustine Birrell
  • DescriptionBritish politician
  • BornJanuary 19, 1850
  • DiedNovember 20, 1933
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPolitician; Author