A large, still book is a piece of quietness, succulent and nourishing in a noisy world, which I approach and imbibe with "a sort of greedy enjoyment," as Marcel Proust said of those rooms of his old home whose air… — 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
