A classic is a book which people praise and don't read.

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess

'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.

Books! I dunno if I ever told you this, but books are the greatest gift one person can give another.

Books are for people who wish they were somewhere else.

My books are water; those of the great geniuses are wine--everybody drinks water.