Beautiful Quote by Hari Kunzru
“Some books I've kept because the binding is beautiful - I'm unlikely ever to read my grandmother's copy of 'The Life of Lord Nelson.' I'm addicted to secondhand bookshops.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2021
People keep books for their aesthetic value, not just for reading; the tactile beauty of a binding can outweigh content.
In simple terms: Books can be cherished for their looks, not just words.
Value the physical art of books as much as their stories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- visiting secondhand shops
- preserving heirlooms
- curating personal libraries
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you choose to keep unread books?
- What does a beautiful binding symbolize for you?
Physical books may be costly and impractical in a digital age.