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“Library? That sounded reasonable. As my thoughts revolved around my days surrounded by books, something miraculous happened. My anger subsided. It ebbed away as the thoughts of books, pages, and comfort entered my head.” quote by Rebecca Maizel
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““Library? That sounded reasonable. As my thoughts revolved around my days surrounded by books, something miraculous happened. My anger subsided. It ebbed away as the thoughts of books, pages, and comfort entered my head.””

Rebecca Maizel

About This Quote

Source Book: The Library of Babel, Jorge Luis Borges, 1941

Finding comfort in books can calm anger and provide mental refuge.

In simple terms: Books soothe anger.

Key Takeaway

Read to calm emotions.

Themes

comfort reading emotional regulation

Mood

calm reflective

Type

inspirational therapeutic

When to use this quote

  • stressful workday
  • argument
  • nighttime anxiety
  • travel
  • therapy

Key Concepts

bibliotherapy mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What book can you turn to when upset?
  • How does reading change your emotional state?
A Different Perspective

Books may not address underlying issues causing anger.

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