It is just those books which a man possesses, but does not read, which constitute the most suspicious evidence against him.
Victor Hugo (1802–1885) French writer, journalist, human rights activist, politician
Toilers of the Sea, Book 1, ch. 4 (1866)
Added on 5-Jan-17 | Last updated 5-Jan-17
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