“We are of opinion that instead of letting books grow moldy behind an iron grating, far from the vulgar gaze, it is better to let them wear out by being read.”
― Journey to the Center of the Earth
― Journey to the Center of the Earth
“Do not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the ambitious, for the purpose of instruction. No, read in order to live.”
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“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.”
― The Importance of Being Earnest
― The Importance of Being Earnest
Irene’s 2025 Year in Books
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