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“[A]ll who are smitten with the love of books think cheaply of the world and wealth; as Jerome says to Vigilantius: The same man cannot love both gold and books... The hideousness of vice is greatly reprobated in books, so that he who loves to commune with books is lead to detest all manner of vice. The demon, who derives his name from knowledge, is most effectually defeated by the knowledge of books, and through books his multitudinous deceits and the endless labyrinths of his guile are laid bare to those who read...”
Richard de Bury“Books appear to be the most immediate instruments of speculative delight.”
Richard de Bury, The Love of Books: The Philobiblion of Richard de Bury“A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.”
Laura Bush“It takes all sorts to make a world,” some are soldiers from the cradle, some merchants, some orators; nothing but a love of books was the gift given to me by the fairies.”
Andrew Lang, Adventures Among Books“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.”
–Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis“There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.”
Jackie Kennedy“There was something she found intensely attractive about a man with a thirst for knowledge. Marc's obsessive love of books had been--she realized now--a huge part of his appeal....”
Martin Edwards, The Frozen Shroud“The love of books was an instant connection, and a true boon for a girl who tended toward shyness, because it was a source of endless conversation.”
Tessa Dare, When a Scot Ties the Knot