We are of opinion that instead of letting books grow moldy behind an iron grating, far from the vulgar gaze, it is better to let them wear out by being read.

Journey to the Centre of the Earth Jules Verne

Similar Quotes

There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind. C.S. Lewis
In old days books were written by men of letters and read by the public. Nowadays books are written by the public and read by nobody. Oscar Wilde
He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom. J.R.R. Tolkien
I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me! Dr. Seuss
Perhaps the reason we are unable to love is that we yearn to be loved, that is, we demand something (love) from our partner instead of delivering ourselves up to him demand-free and asking for nothing but his company. Milan Kundera
Language: en
Uploader:
Visits: 598
Star: 0
Likes: 0