Book Quotes

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I do, indeed, close my door at times and surrender myself to a book, but only because I can open the door again and see… — Martin Buber
When Gordon the Brown, in London in 1997, commissioned a great inquisition or survey of his new realm, the result was the so-called national asset… — James Buchan
In a mood of faith and hope my work goes on. A ream of fresh paper lies on my desk waiting for the next book.… — Pearl S. Buck
For years I wrote in my basement. More recently I graduated to one floor above, an office with all my books and music and -… — Mitch Albom
Nobody's favorite movie is some dark, dysfunctional slasher story. Everybody's favorite song is a sentimental song. So why all of a sudden is it bad… — Mitch Albom
The best book, like the best speech, will do it all - make us laugh, think, cry and cheer - preferably in that order. — Madeleine Albright
Whenever I am sent a new book on the lively arts, the first thing I do is look for myself in the index. — Julie Burchill
Rachel Cusk's books are like pop-up volumes for grown-ups, the prose springing out of the page to bop you neatly between the eyes with its… — Julie Burchill
The possession of a book becomes a substitute for reading it. — Anthony Burgess
Books in a large university library system: 2,000,000. Books in an average large city library: 10,000. Average number of books in a chain bookstore: 30,000.… — Anthony Burgess
Observation more than books and experience more than persons, are the prime educators. — Amos Bronson Alcott
That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit. — Amos Bronson Alcott
This is the sixth book I've written, which isn't bad for a guy who's only read two. — George Burns
I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books… — John Burroughs
Anybody who knows me knows I would never read a comic book. — Tim Burton
Anybody who knows me knows I would never read a comic book. And I certainly would never read anything written by Kevin Smith. — Tim Burton
Three publishers came to me at the White House after George lost and said, 'We would like to publish your book.' I said, 'Well, I… — Barbara Bush
I have written a book. This will come as quite a shock to some. They didn't think I could read, much less write. — George W. Bush
I have zero desire, just so you know, to be in the limelight. I don't think it's good for the country to have a former… — George W. Bush
The idea is to become a best-selling author first and then the rest of my books will be slam dunks. — Nolan Bushnell

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