books

  • Even when reading is impossible, the presence of books acquired produces such an ecstasy that the buying of more books than one can read is nothing less than the soul reaching towards infinity. We cherish books even if unread, there mere presence exudes comfort, their ready access reassurance.

    A.E. Newton  (via paperlover)

    So that’s why I keep buying books!

  • It is difficult to explain, but the fact of the matter is that in all eras, whether prosperous or constrained, people — especially young people… — want desperately to find their niche, believe in a vision, belong to something greater than themselves.

    T. C. Boyle, The Women

  • The best books… are those that tell you what you know already.

    George Orwell