I was curious about “If I had a flower … .” Wouldn’t you know it? The internet tracked its origin down: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/04/07/flower-forever/
Charles Williams Elliot (president of Harvard, 1869-1909, and editor of the Harvard Classics): “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
I used to think this way, but as of very late in life, while it’s good to read and read alot, you NEED to get out and find some people. Man is a social animal and isn’t complete without others. No burying yourself in a book as a substitute for others is wrong.
I love everything that’s old, – old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine. Oliver Goldsmith
Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. Mark Twain
Do activities you’re passionate about – which make your heart and soul feel perky – including things like working out, cooking, painting, writing, yoga, hiking, walking, swimming, being in nature, being around art, or reading inspiring books. Karen Salmansohn
Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable. Louisa May Alcott
A home without books is a body without soul. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. Francis Bacon
You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them. Ray Bradbury
One of my favorite quotes is a spin on a line from the “Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers” underground comic. “Books/Library’s will get you thought times of no money better then money will get you thought time of no books/Library’s.”
One of my favorite quotes is a spin on a line from the “Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers” underground comic. “Books/Library’s will get you thought times of no money better then money will get you thought time of no books/Library’s.”
Templo S.U.D. almost 7 years ago
Gracie’s imaginary friend from an eighteenth century book?
rayannina almost 7 years ago
Well, she’s a little young for Mr. Darcy from the 19th century.
don.fitzsimons almost 7 years ago
I was curious about “If I had a flower … .” Wouldn’t you know it? The internet tracked its origin down: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/04/07/flower-forever/
DLF3275 almost 7 years ago
Charles Williams Elliot (president of Harvard, 1869-1909, and editor of the Harvard Classics): “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
bunwarpgazoo Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Are they all Fontaine aphorisms?
bunwarpgazoo Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Are they all Fontaine aphorisms?
Darsan54 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I used to think this way, but as of very late in life, while it’s good to read and read alot, you NEED to get out and find some people. Man is a social animal and isn’t complete without others. No burying yourself in a book as a substitute for others is wrong.
arianseren almost 7 years ago
Imagination – what a wonderful friend – a pity the younger generations lack it in favor of video games, Internet and cell phones
Yakety Sax almost 7 years ago
I love everything that’s old, – old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine. Oliver Goldsmith
Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. Mark Twain
Do activities you’re passionate about – which make your heart and soul feel perky – including things like working out, cooking, painting, writing, yoga, hiking, walking, swimming, being in nature, being around art, or reading inspiring books. Karen Salmansohn
Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable. Louisa May Alcott
A home without books is a body without soul. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. Francis Bacon
You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them. Ray Bradbury
mauser7 almost 7 years ago
One of my favorite quotes is a spin on a line from the “Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers” underground comic. “Books/Library’s will get you thought times of no money better then money will get you thought time of no books/Library’s.”
mauser7 almost 7 years ago
One of my favorite quotes is a spin on a line from the “Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers” underground comic. “Books/Library’s will get you thought times of no money better then money will get you thought time of no books/Library’s.”