Some on commission, some for the love of learning, Some because they have nothing better to do Or because they hope these walls of books will deaden The drumming of the demon in their ears.

Quote by Louis MacNeice

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I am not yet born; O fill me with strength against those who would freeze...

I am not yet born; O fill me with strength against those who would freeze...

So they were married-to be the more together- And found they were never again so...

So they were married-to be the more together- And found they were never again so...

Let them not make me a stone and let them not spill me, otherwise kill...

Let them not make me a stone and let them not spill me, otherwise kill...

A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.

A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.

There are two kinds of books: those that no one reads and those that no...

There are two kinds of books: those that no one reads and those that no...

To me it's not a ... This is my ... This is my ... I...

To me it's not a ... This is my ... This is my ... I...

The reason why so few good books are written is that so few people who...

The reason why so few good books are written is that so few people who...

One receives as reward for much ennui, despondency, boredom --such as a solitude without friends,...

One receives as reward for much ennui, despondency, boredom --such as a solitude without friends,...

The end of reading is not more books but more life.

The end of reading is not more books but more life.

I have written three books on the soul, Proving absurd all written hitherto, And putting...

I have written three books on the soul, Proving absurd all written hitherto, And putting...

Although most products will soon be too costly to purchase, there will be a thriving...

Although most products will soon be too costly to purchase, there will be a thriving...

Make your books your companions.

Make your books your companions.

There is a species of person called a 'Modern Churchman' who draws the full salary...

There is a species of person called a 'Modern Churchman' who draws the full salary...

Books are the blessed chloroform of the mind.

Books are the blessed chloroform of the mind.

History is not the story of heroes entirely. It is often the story of cruelty...

History is not the story of heroes entirely. It is often the story of cruelty...

The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business.

The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business.

The constant habit of perusing devout books is so indispensable, that it has been termed...

The constant habit of perusing devout books is so indispensable, that it has been termed...

I cannot live without books.

I cannot live without books.

The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee,...

The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee,...

There are many little ways to enlarge your childs world. Love of books is the...

There are many little ways to enlarge your childs world. Love of books is the...