Book Quote by James Lane Allen
“The finest music in the room is that which streams out to the ear of the spirit in many an exquisite strain from the little shelf of books on the opposite wall. Every volume there is an instrument which some melodist of the mind created and set vibrating with music, as a flower shakes out its perfume or a star shakes out its light. Only listen, and they soothe all care, as though the silken-soft leaves of poppies had been made vocal and poured into the ear.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Choir Invisible by James Lane Allen, 1897
Music metaphorically describes books as instruments that soothe the spirit, suggesting reading offers emotional relief and beauty.
In simple terms: Books are like music that comforts the soul.
Key Takeaway
Read to heal and find peace.
Themes
reading
comfort
literature
spirituality
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stress relief
- personal growth
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
metaphor
sensory imagery
healing
intellectual nourishment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do books soothe your emotions?
- What reading habits bring you calm?
