“That perfect tranquility of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library.” — Aphra Behn Copy Share Image
“Libraries should be the beating heart of the school, not mausoleums for dusty books.” — Stephanie Harvey Copy Share Image
“The library was magical because every time I walked through the door, there were literally thousands of voices ready and willing to… — Charles Martin Copy Share Image
You asked me where I generally lived. In my workshop [i.e. in his study] in the mornings and always in the library… — Benjamin Disraeli Copy Share Image
When we got around to books, I was finally set, as our minister would say, on solid ground. I gorged on books.… — Lorene Cary Copy Share Image
Wherever modern translations of marked excellence were already in existence efforts were made to secure them for the Library, but in a… — James Loeb Copy Share Image
“A country whose citizens do not read is already late because "reading" is just the first step to wisdom acquisition. Application of… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
I fell in love with reading when I was allowed to choose whatever books I wanted to check out of the library.… — Adriana Trigiani Copy Share Image
“For all her faults, it was actually my mom who instilled in me a love of reading, and books, for which I… — Paula Gruben Copy Share Image
In my library I have profitably and pleasantly dwelt among the shining lights, with which the learned, wise, and holy men of… — Richard Baxter Copy Share Image
Every comedian is furious. Age makes me angry. I'm unhappy at not being able to open packages anymore. I'm angry that libraries… — Joan Rivers Copy Share Image
I think all kids feel that their lives are tough, and that they've, been given an unfair shake for one reason or… — David Small Copy Share Image
If a man spends enough time in a library, he may actually change his mind. I have seen it happen. — Roger Rosenblatt Copy Share Image
“The pursuit of knowing was freedom to me, the right to declare your own curiosities and follow them through all manner of… — Ta-Nehisi Coates Copy Share Image
“Libraries, have always seemed to me pleasantly mad places, and for as long as I can remember I’ve been seduced by their… — Alberto Manguel Copy Share Image
There is only one way to read, which is to browse in libraries and bookshops, picking up books that attract you, reading… — Doris Lessing Copy Share Image
“A library is a different kind of social reality (of the three dimensional kind), which by its very existence teaches a system… — Zadie Smith Copy Share Image
For the general practitioner a well-used library is one of the few correctives of the premature senility which is so apt to… — William Osler Copy Share Image
The library is a place where most of the things I came to value as an adult had their beginnings. — Pete Hamill Copy Share Image
“I know you're blond, but...” “Oh, you did not just say that!” I grab his book and whack his arm with it.… — Lindy Zart Copy Share Image
Go ahead, and fear not. You will have a full library at your service. — Doris Kearns Goodwin Copy Share Image
My favorite language for maintainability is Python. It has simple, clean syntax, object encapsulation, good library support, and optional named parameters. — Bram Cohen Copy Share Image