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Except a living man, there is nothing more wonderful than a book.
Charles Kingsley
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"Except a living man, there is nothing more wonderful than a book."
— Charles Kingsley

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About Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley was a Clergyman from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1819–1875).

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Who said "Except a living man, there is nothing more wonderful than a book."?
This quote is attributed to Charles Kingsley, a Clergyman from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did Charles Kingsley live?
Charles Kingsley lived from 1819 – 1875.