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I buy thousands of books a year.

I collect books - a lot of books.

I spend my money like I don't have anything.

I buy things with the best of intention of living in them and then life intercedes.

I don't have many possessions, apart from my books.

I buy food and gasoline - that's it.

Naturally, I have compensated in my adult years by owning very large numbers of books.

I do like having books on my shelves. I do value that life.

I make money using my brains and lose money listening to my heart. But in the long run my books balance pretty well.