Book Quote by The Pocket University - Volume XXIII
““It is a good plan to have a book with you in all places and at all times. Most likely you will carry it many a day and never give it a single look, but, even so, a book in the hand is always a companionable reminder of that happier world of fancy, which, alas! most of us can only visit by playing truant from the real world. As some men wear boutonnieres, so a reader carries a book, and sometimes, when he is feeling the need of beauty, or the solace of a friend, he opens it, and finds both.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pocket University - Volume XXIII (date unknown)
Carrying a book everywhere offers a portable escape and comfort, akin to a personal talisman.
In simple terms: A book is a constant companion and escape.
Key Takeaway
Keep a book handy.
Themes
literature
comfort
escape
companionship
habit
Mood
nostalgic
calm
Type
Book:1
Books:1
Real world:0
Time:0
Writer:0
Book Hand:0
Look Book:0
Boutonnieres Reader:0
Reader Carries:0
Carries Book:0
When to use this quote
- travel
- commuting
- stress relief
Key Concepts
reading
psychology
cultural practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What book would you carry everywhere?
- How does reading affect your mood?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone finds solace in reading; preferences vary.
