No one ever committed suicide while reading a good book, but many have tried while trying to write one. — Robert Byrne Copy Share Image
“People who can read and write expertly, as you can, are miracles and, in my opinion, entitle us to suspect we might… — Kurt Vonnegut Jr Copy Share Image
When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
Who shot you?" For a moment he looked annoyed. "I fail to see what that's got to do with anything. Reading assures… — Anne Stuart Copy Share Image
What makes me put pen to paper? You know, that's the million-dollar question. I've been writing since I've been reading. It's not… — Todd Solondz Copy Share Image
“It is better to read one intellectually challenging book every 12 months … than to read 12 entertaining books every month.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
It is time to return to close reading, to a serious and painstaking examination of an author's methods, of his style. Do… — Louis Aragon Copy Share Image
I think it works if there's something online that is not in the show, or in a newspaper, if there's some added… — Edward Allen Bernero Copy Share Image
The thing about literature is that, yes, there are kind of tides of fashion, you know; people come in and out of… — Salman Rushdie Copy Share Image
Since my adaptation of Ian McEwan's 'Atonement,' I get sent a lot of novels that people think will work as movies. So… — Christopher Hampton Copy Share Image
As a child, what captivated me was reading the poems myself and realizing that there was a world without material substance which… — Mary Oliver Copy Share Image
Reading is important. Books are important. Librarians are important. (Also, libraries are not child-care facilities, but sometimes feral children raise themselves among… — Neil Gaiman Copy Share Image
“Some people are like fireworks: alluring from a distance, but fatal close up” — S.E. SEVER Copy Share Image
“I have been told by the third grade teacher that my daughter Poppet is reading at middle school level. Yet if I… — P.J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
My father was very fond of reading. It was something we did at our home. I don't think it fits the way… — Twinkle Khanna Copy Share Image
No, you've got it all wrong, John." Reading his emotions, she shook her head. "You're not half the male you could be… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
As long as I'm writing stuff and people are reading it, I'll be happy. — Alexandra Petri Copy Share Image
From reading too much, and sleeping too little, his brain dried up on him and he lost his judgment. — Miguel de Cervantes Copy Share Image
It's very rare that you get a part that you actually like. People have a misconception, whether it be because actors lie… — Zoey Deutch Copy Share Image
I love seeing the bookshops and meeting the booksellers-- booksellers really are a special breed. No one in their right mind would… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
