At painful times, when composition is impossible and reading is not enough, grammars and dictionaries are excellent for distraction.

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At painful times, when composition is impossible and reading is not enough, grammars and dictionaries are excellent for distraction. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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At painful times, when composition is impossible and reading is not enough, grammars and dictionaries are excellent for distraction. - Babatunde Fashola quotes