Books Quote by Charles Lamb
““There is more reason to say grace before beginning a book than there is to say it before beginning to dine.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays of Elia, 1823
Reading a book is a solemn act that deserves gratitude, perhaps more than a meal because it engages the mind and imagination.
In simple terms: Reading deserves gratitude.
Key Takeaway
Give thanks before reading.
Themes
gratitude
reading
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- starting a novel
- book club meeting
- library visit
- study session
Key Concepts
literary appreciation
ritual
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you pause to appreciate reading?
- How does gratitude change your reading experience?
A Different Perspective
Some may view it as overly formal.
![“[O]f all the several ways of beginning a book which are now in practice throughout the known world, I am confident my own way of doing it is the best—I'm sure it is the most religious—for I begin with writing the first sentence—and trusting to Almighty God for the second.” quote by Laurence Sterne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fc/laurence-sterne-1405_books_o-f-all-the-several-ways-of-beginning-a_365521.jpg)
