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Books are sharks... because sharks have been around for a very long time. There were sharks before there were dinosaurs, and the reason sharks are still in the ocean is that nothing is better at being a shark than a shark.

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This quote by Douglas Adams compares books to sharks, highlighting their longevity and exceptional ability to thrive in their respective environments. It suggests that like sharks, books have been prevalent for a long time and continue to be relevant because there is nothing better at fulfilling the role of a book than a book itself.
Quote by Douglas Adams
Writer, English
Douglas Adams was an English writer and humorist.
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