Books Quote by Varg Vikernes
““People are like books, and the world is like a library. Some believe that it is important to be known with the most possible people, and have what we call superficial relationships with mass amounts of people. If you go in a library it's not important to see the cover of the most possible books, what you will learn if to get out a pair of interesting books and take a good amount of time to read them. Those who want to know the most possible only see the cover of many books, maybe they get as far as a few pages through the books, but they never get to read some of them. So there is actually no point in finding the books in the 1st place.””
About This Quote
The quote likens people to books and the world to a library, warning against superficial connections and encouraging deep, meaningful relationships over many shallow ones.
In simple terms: Focus on deep relationships, not many shallow ones.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize quality over quantity in friendships.
Themes
relationships
depth
authenticity
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social media
- networking events
- dating
- team building
Key Concepts
superficiality
meaning
connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance breadth and depth in your social life?
- What criteria define a truly meaningful relationship?
A Different Perspective
Superficial connections can still provide value in certain contexts.
