My books are water; those of the great geniuses are wine--everybody drinks water.

My books are water; those of the great geniuses are wine--everybody drinks water.

The great American novel has not only already been written, it has already been rejected.

The great American novel has not only already been written, it has already been rejected.

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the read more

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.

Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.

Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.

There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written.

There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written.

A room without books is like a body without a soul.

A room without books is like a body without a soul.

The true University of these days is a Collection of Books.

The true University of these days is a Collection of Books.

My books are water; those of the great geniuses are wine -- everybody drinks water.

My books are water; those of the great geniuses are wine -- everybody drinks water.

Readers are plentiful: thinkers are rare.

Readers are plentiful: thinkers are rare.