In Radical Optimism, Beatrice Bruteau sets forth a deep and shining vision of spirituality, one that guides the reader into the contemplative… — Sue Monk Kidd Copy Share Image
I read, read enormously on all different fields of Islamic thought, from philosophy to Islamic literature, poetry, exegeses, knowledge of the Hadith,… — Feisal Abdul Rauf Copy Share Image
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All the great naturalists have been habitual walkers, for no laboratory, no book, car, train or plane takes the place of honest… — Donald C. Peattie Copy Share Image
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I am trying to concentrate on books. You know, I love Dostoevsky; he's my favourite writer. — Irina Shayk Copy Share Image
A book can teach you, a conversation can assure you, a poem can seduce you, a genius can inspire you but only… — Anthony Anaxagorou Copy Share Image
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I wanted to find something I could do at home. I sat down with a friend and made a list of all… — Sara Sheridan Copy Share Image
I think sometimes the way to preserve the magic of a book is to throw it away - meaning, not to cling… — Emma Donoghue Copy Share Image
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Unfortunately, often found next to things that are true are an enormous number of things that are not - in websites, videos,… — Daniel Levitin Copy Share Image
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A library is never complete. That’s the joy of it. We are always seeking one more book to add to our collection. — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
I cannot life for life itself: but for the words which stay the flux. My life, I feel, will not be lived… — Sylvia Plath Copy Share Image
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