a book, tight shut, is but a block of papers
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used to suggest that the true value of a book lies in the knowledge and ideas it contains, and that a book that is not read is essentially useless, no matter how impressive it may appear
Proverb
例子
As a librarian, I encourage readers to look beyond a book's cover, recognizing that a book, tight shut, is but a block of papers - it is only when we delve into its pages that we can discover its true value.
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