Book Quote by Charles H. Spurgeon
““The best books... The best books of men are soon exhausted-- they are cisterns, and not springing fountains. You enjoy them very much at the first acquaintance, and you think you could hear them a hundred times over- but you could not- you soon find them wearisome. Very speedily a man eats too much honey: even children at length are cloyed with sweets. All human books grow stale after a time- but with the Word of God the desire to study it increases, while the more you know of it the less you think you know. The Book grows upon you: as you dive into its depths you have a fuller perception of the infinity which remains to be explored. You are still sighing to enjoy more of that which it is your bliss to taste.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Best Books” by Charles H. Spurgeon, 1880s
Books that are merely entertaining become stale, while divine scripture continually deepens desire and understanding.
In simple terms: Human books tire; God's word renews.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper engagement with spiritual texts.
Themes
faith
learning
spiritual growth
literature
humility
Mood
reflective
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- preaching
- teaching
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
exhaustion
renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep your study of scripture fresh?
- What habits prevent you from deeperening your faith?
A Different Perspective
Even sacred texts can become routine if approached superficially.
