I've only read two books in my life: Baseball Sparkplug and Love Story. |
If a book is really good, it deserves to be read again, and if it's great, it should be read at least three times. |
If a book is really good, it deserves to be read again, and if it's great, it should be read at least three times. |
If books were Persian carpets, one would not look only at the outer side. because it is the stitch that makes a carpet wear, gives it its life and bloom. |
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If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all—except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty. |
Lily Tomlin (1939-) |
Lily Tomlin (1939-) |
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In the middle of the silence in a writer's house lies an invalid: the book being worked on. |
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