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Boat Quote by Arthur Ransome

“Fishing books , lit by emotion recollected in tranquility, are like poetry. .. . We do not think of them as books but as men. They are our companions and not only riverside. Summer and winter they are with us and what a pleasant company they are.” quote by Arthur Ransome
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“Fishing books , lit by emotion recollected in tranquility, are like poetry. .. . We do not think of them as books but as men. They are our companions and not only riverside. Summer and winter they are with us and what a pleasant company they are.”

Arthur Ransome

About This Quote

Source Book: Swallows and Amazons, 1930

Books that evoke emotion become companions, offering comfort across seasons like trusted friends.

In simple terms: Emotional books are lifelong friends.

Key Takeaway

Read for emotional resonance.

Themes

companionship emotion comfort

Mood

calm nostalgic

Type

reflective literary

When to use this quote

  • loneliness
  • stress relief
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

literature tranquility friendship

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which book feels like a friend?
  • How does reading soothe you?
A Different Perspective

Not all readers connect emotionally with books.

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