Ancient Quote by E. J. Banfield
““On rare occasions there comes along a profound original, an odd little book that appears out of nowhere, from the pen of some obscure storyteller, and once you have read it, you will never go completely back to where you were before. The kind of book you might hesitate to lend for fear you might miss its company. The kind of book that echoes from the heart of some ancient knowing, and whispers from time's forgotten cave that life may be more than it seems, and less.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “On Profound Books”, 2018
Rare books can transform perception and linger in the heart.
In simple terms: Books can change your life.
Key Takeaway
Seek transformative reading.
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When to use this quote
- personal growth
- book clubs
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a book truly transformative?
- How to discover hidden gems?
A Different Perspective
Not all books have lasting impact.
![“[On Lou Tellegen's Women Have Been Kind:] The book ... has all the elegance of a quirked little finger and all the glitter of a pair of new rubbers.” quote by Dorothy Parker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/381/dorothy-parker-700_beauty_on-lou-tellegen-s-women-have-been-kind-t_2552978.jpg)
![“I hate [ebooks]. It's like making believe there's another kind of sex. There isn't another kind of sex. There isn't another kind of book! A book is a book is a book.” quote by Maurice Sendak](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f7/maurice-sendak-1273_believe_i-hate-ebooks-it-s-like-making-believe-t_766419.jpg)
