He loved books; books are cold but safe friends.

To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.

People do not read stupidities with impunity.

He was fond of books, for they are cool and sure friends

England has two books, one which she has made and one which has made her: Shakespeare and the Bible.

It is from books that wise people derive consolation in the troubles of life.