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  • Nature and books belong to the eyes that see them. It depends on the mood of the man, whether he shall see the sunset or the fine poem. There are always sunsets, and there is always genius; but only a few hours so serene that we can relish nature or criticism. The more or less depends on structure or temperament. Temperament is the iron wire on which the beads are strung. Of what use is fortune or talent to a cold and defective store?
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes , Appreciation Quotes , Book Quotes
  • It is quite easy to see why a legend is treated, and ought to be treated, more respectfully than a book of history. The legend is generally made by the majority of people in the village, who are sane. The book is generally written by the one man in the village who is mad.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes , Book Quotes , Men Quotes
  • I once jokingly told someone that every book is like a relationship. They're four or five years long - that's not so bad. They're serious. They demand a lot of attention. But I remember thinking that I wanted to have one with someone who's not so crazy and peculiar and demanding.
  • 6 years ago



    Tags : A.M. Homes Quotes , Crazy Quotes , Book Quotes