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“From that time on, the world was hers for the reading. She would never be lonely again, never miss the lack of intimate friends. Books became her friends and there was one for every mood.” quote by Betty Smith
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“From that time on, the world was hers for the reading. She would never be lonely again, never miss the lack of intimate friends. Books became her friends and there was one for every mood.”

Betty Smith

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, 1943

Books become her companions, filling loneliness and offering a book for every mood.

In simple terms: Books are friends that end loneliness.

Key Takeaway

Read regularly to find comfort and companionship.

Themes

literature loneliness companionship

Mood

nostalgic comforting

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • night reading
  • book clubs
  • library visits
  • journaling

Key Concepts

Reading as emotional support personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which genre lifts your spirits?
  • How does reading shape your identity?
A Different Perspective

Books cannot replace human interaction.

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