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“Even as a young child, I was a lover of books and of the spaces in which, as indeed in a sacred temple, books might safely reside.” quote by Joyce Carol Oates
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“Even as a young child, I was a lover of books and of the spaces in which, as indeed in a sacred temple, books might safely reside.”

Joyce Carol Oates

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Reading, Joyce Carol Oates, 2020

The author likens books to sacred spaces, emphasizing reverence for literature and the sanctuary it provides.

In simple terms: Books are like holy places for her.

Key Takeaway

Treat reading as a sacred, mindful practice.

Themes

literature sanctuary reverence spirituality learning

Mood

contemplative respectful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • library visits
  • personal reading rituals
  • teaching literature
  • meditative study

Key Concepts

sacredness mindfulness intellectual refuge

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does reading transform your inner world?
  • What rituals make your reading experience sacred?
A Different Perspective

Seeing books only as entertainment may miss deeper spiritual benefits.

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