“An ordinary man can...surround himself with two thousand books...and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which is is possible to be happy.” — Augustine Birrell Copy Share Image
Given Pounds and five years, and an ordinary man can in the ordinary course, without any undue haste or putting any pressure upon his taste, surround himself with books, all in his own language, and thence forward have at least… — Augustine Birrell Copy Share Image
Poetry should be vital--either stirring our blood by its divine movements or snatching our breath by its divine perfection. To do both is supreme… — Augustine Birrell Copy Share Image
A poet's soul must contain the perfect shape of all things good, wise and just. His body must be spotless and without blemish, his… — Augustine Birrell Copy Share Image
A conventional good read is usually a bad read, a relaxing bath in what we know already. A true good read is surely an… — Augustine Birrell Copy Share Image
“Libraries are not made; they grow. Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one.” — Augustine Birrell Copy Share Image
“An ordinary man can...surround himself with two thousand books...and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which is is possible to… — Augustine Birrell Copy Share Image
A great library easily begets affection, which may deepen into love. — Augustine Birrell Copy Share Image
Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm. — Augustine Birrell Copy Share Image
