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The Artdog Quote(s) of the Week
Since my zany schedule cheated us out of quotes earlier this month, here is a second pair of quotes to kind of "even things out." Separate centuries, parallel thoughts by well-respected writers. I hope you enjoy them!

IMAGES: The Ralph Waldo Emerson quote is courtesy of Self Help Daily's page of "Quotes about Books and Reading." The Stephen King quote is from Quotefancy. Many thanks to both!

Variations on a theme

The Artdog Quote(s) of the Week 
Far as it can tell, Sam said it first, then Tom streamlined it a bit. Same basic thought, and an observation that takes on special resonance for me, in light of recent events.

IMAGES: Both of these illustrated quotes come from the same Brainy Quote page about Fiction.