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Some of the most famous books are the least worth reading. Their fame was due to their having done something that needed to be doing in their day. The work is done and the virtue of the book has expired.
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Some of the most famous books are the least worth reading. Their fame was due to their having done something that needed to be doing in their day. The work is done and the virtue of the book has expired. — Moliere

About Moliere

Moliere was a Playwright from Kingdom of France (1622–1673).

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Who said "Some of the most famous books are the least worth reading. Their fame was due t…"?
This quote is attributed to Moliere, a Playwright from Kingdom of France.
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Moliere lived from 1622 – 1673.
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