Books Quote by Aldous Huxley
““He pulled out a thick black volume. "You've never read this, for example." The Savage took it. "The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments," he read aloud from the title-page. "Nor this." It was a small book and had lost its cover. "The Imitation of Christ." "Nor this." He handed out another volume. " The Varieties of Religious Experience. By William James." "And I've got plenty more," Mustapha Mond continued, resuming his seat. "A whole collection of pornographic old books. God in the safe and Ford on the shelves. / —Sacó de la caja un grueso volumen negro—. Supongo que usted no ha leído esto, por ejemplo. El Salvaje cogió el libro. —La Sagrada Biblia, con el Antiguo y el Nuevo Testamento —leyó en voz alta. —Ni esto. Era un libro pequeño, sin tapas. —La Imitación de Cristo. —Ni esto. Y le ofreció otro volumen. —Las Variedades de la experiencia Religiosa, de William James. —Y aún tengo muchos más —prosiguió Mustafá Mond, volviendo a sentarse—. Toda una colección de antiguos libros pornográficos. Dios en el arca y Ford en los estantes.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, 1932
A character offers a varied library, highlighting the contrast between sacred texts and secular works, underscoring cultural diversity and personal choice.
In simple terms: A collection of books shows varied beliefs and ideas.
Embrace diverse perspectives and choose what resonates.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- personal growth
- library browsing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which books shape your worldview?
- How do you decide what to read?
Overwhelming variety can cause indecision.