Quotable Quotes: For Love Of Books
by Miki Saxon
I am a reader of books; they are my true comfort food. Books are my greatest joy; they lift me up when I’m down; make me smile when I’m sad; enhance my joy when I’m happy and keep me company when I’m lonely. They teach me; introduce me to people I’ll never meet, visit countries I’ll never see and even worlds in other universes. Books make me rich—without them I’d be bankrupt. I love books.
“We shouldn’t teach great books; we should teach a love of reading.” –B. F. Skinner (Not texts, not email, not even blogs; but literature in all its myriad glory, whether high or low; ‘improving’ or escapist.)
“Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and soon discovered there was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in Mississippi.” –Oprah Winfrey (They take you further than you ever dreamed possible,)
“You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend.” –Paul Sweeney (But you can revisit them at any time.)
“Wherever they burn books they will also, in the end, burn human beings.” –Heinrich Heine (That includes the metaphorical burning that comes from people imposing their view of what’s acceptable—it’s called censorship.)
“The buying of more books than one can read is nothing less than the soul reaching toward infinity…” –A. Edward Newton (Mine’s been reaching for decades and I don’t expect it to stop any time soon.)
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September 22nd, 2009 at 2:30 am
I share their passion for books and love for reading :)
My personal views about FOR LOVE OF BOOKS:
” Having a new book for me entails great excitement, like you’ve found a new friend, a real treasure. Reading it provides comfort, thrill and kills boredom. Turning the last page creates a sense of loss; for you feel as if YOU’VE LOST A TRUE FRIEND.”
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:41 am
Hi Ina, great quote! I class many books as best friends, they move onto my book shelves and are there to reread—I consider them ‘comfort food’:)
Thanks for taking time to share.
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I thank you Ms. Miki for your comment. It’s such an honor to receive a reply from you :) , coming from Ms. Miki Saxon herself!
Let me proffer my sincere admiration to you for sharing fundamental insights through your Leadership Turn. Reading your articles serves as a beneficial guide and a powerful tool in reminding us at those times when we’re heading the wrong direction. Thank you Ms. Miki and keep on sharing your work. :)
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Ina, of course I’d respond; I’m delighted when anyone takes time to contribute to the conversation.
Thank you for your comment above. If I’ve said anything here that has helped you chart a better course then that is the best compliment you could give me.
My best wishes and I hope you will continue to read and add your thoughts, that is what makes blogging valuable and worthwhile.