Book Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“Of all the nations in the Western world, the United States, with the most money and the most time, has the fewest readers of books per capita. This is an incalculable loss. This, too, is one of the few civilized nations in the world which is unable to support a single magazine devoted solely to books.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: American Women’s Club, 1935
The U.S. spends wealth and time but reads few books, a loss for culture; also lacks a dedicated book magazine.
In simple terms: America reads few books despite wealth.
Key Takeaway
Promote reading and support literary publications.
Themes
reading
culture
media
education
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advocacy
analytical
When to use this quote
- public libraries
- school curricula
- literary magazines
- book clubs
Key Concepts
literacy decline
publishing gaps
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we encourage reading in a digital age?
- What models support a book‑focused magazine?
A Different Perspective
Economic factors may limit access to books.
