Friday 13 May 2016

Book Quotes of the Week


"From every book invisible threads reach out to other books; and as the mind comes to use and control those threads the whole panorama of the world’s life, past and present, becomes constantly more varied and interesting, while at the same time the mind’s own powers of reflection and judgment are exercised and strengthened." Helen E. Haines

"There is yet behind of what I purposed to lay open, the incredible loss and detriment that this plot of licensing puts us to; more than if some enemy at sea should stop up all our havens and ports and creeks, it hinders and retards the importation of our richest merchandise, truth." John Milton

"What you don’t know would make a great book." Sydney Smith

"A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counsellor, a multitude of counsellors." Henry Ward Beecher 


"You mean to tell me librarians don't live at the library?" N.N.
[If anyone can tell me the originator of this quote, I'd be very thankful and would happily include the name.]


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4 comments:

  1. Ooh, I love that first one by Helen E Haines. It is what happens for me every day when I read.

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    1. I know. I was also really happy when I found it. Sometimes I only put down the quote because it's about reading and someone else might really really relate to it but most of the time, I love the quote as it is. And it's always lovely to know what others like.

      Have a good week,
      Marianne

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  2. My young students thought teachers lived at our school and were always shocked when they saw me out and about.

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    1. Haha, yes, I've heard that before. A friend of mine is a nursery "teacher" and she once mentioned she had to go home. One kid really looked at her and asked why and she said she couldn't work all day. The kid's answer: But you only play with us. ;)

      We always have a good laugh about it and I think you will appreciate it, as well.

      Happy Reading,
      Marianne

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