“one of the most pleasant qualities of a reader who has lived among books all his life is that he does not attempt always to recommend books to others, or to preach about them.” — Maurice Francis Egan Copy Share Image
“one of the most pleasant qualities of a reader who has lived among books all his life is that he does not attempt always… — Maurice Francis Egan Copy Share Image
“A constant reader is one who always returns to his first loves.” — Maurice Francis Egan Copy Share Image
“In fact, ladies and gentlemen, I have never read any good book that was not related intimately to at least a score of other… — Maurice Francis Egan Copy Share Image
“Emerson tried to teach us that there can be infinite beauties in a little space—untold joys within a day—and he asks us to take… — Maurice Francis Egan Copy Share Image
The art of injudicious reading, the art of miscellaneous reading which every normal man ought to cultivate, is a very fine and satisfactory art;… — Maurice Francis Egan Copy Share Image
“Each of us will make his own shelf of books. The book for me is the book that delights, attracts, soothes, or uplifts me.” — Maurice Francis Egan Copy Share Image
