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He who loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, or an effectual comforter.
Isaac Barrow
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"He who loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, or an effectual comforter."
— Isaac Barrow

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He who loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, or an effectual comforter. — Isaac Barrow

About Isaac Barrow

Isaac Barrow was a Mathematician from Kingdom of England (1630–1677).

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Who said "He who loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor,…"?
This quote is attributed to Isaac Barrow, a Mathematician from Kingdom of England.
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Isaac Barrow lived from 1630 – 1677.