Past and present, it is all the same, books are necromancers, they exercise an influence more varied, more lasting, than any magic… — Holbrook Jackson Copy Share Image
Only one-fourth of the sorrow in each man's life is caused by outside uncontrollable elements, the rest is self-imposed by failing to… — Holbrook Jackson Copy Share Image
The great revolution of the future will be Nature's revolt against man. — Holbrook Jackson Copy Share Image
Why did Nature create man? Was it to show that she is big enough to make mistakes, or was it pure ignorance? — Holbrook Jackson Copy Share Image
Books are never out of humour; never envious or jealous, they answer all questions with readiness; ... they teach us how to live and… — Holbrook Jackson Copy Share Image
Those who seek happiness miss it, and those who discuss it, lack it. — Holbrook Jackson Copy Share Image
A large, still book is a piece of quietness, succulent and nourishing in a noisy world, which I approach and imbibe with "a sort… — Holbrook Jackson Copy Share Image
We are more inclined to regret our virtues than our vices; but only the very honest will admit this. — Holbrook Jackson Copy Share Image
The poor are the only consistent altruists; they sell all they have and give it to the rich. — Holbrook Jackson Copy Share Image
The time to read is any time: no apparatus, no appointment of time and place, is necessary. It is the only art which can… — Holbrook Jackson Copy Share Image
