1 quotation linked to King James Bible — Ecclesiastes 12:12 associated with Ecclesiastes, with source notes, explanations and related topics.
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“Of making many books there is no end.”
The ancient observation sounds surprisingly modern: written material can multiply without limit, so discernment matters as much as sheer volume.
Source note: Ecclesiastes 12:12 in the King James Version; excerpt from the verse’s warning about endless book-making and study.