Cecil B. DeMille (Cecil Blount DeMille) Quotes

Now, public libraries are most admirable institutions, but they have one irritating custom. They want their books back.

Cecil B. DeMille

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• Now, public libraries are most admirable institutions, but they have one irritating custom. They want their books back.

  

  Cecil B. DeMille
  • Book
  • Library
  • Admirable