Quotes About Books

And this is what I learned: that the world's otherness is antidote to confusion, that standing within this otherness—the beauty and the mystery of the world, out in the fields or deep inside books—can re-dignify the worst-stung heart.

I learned to build bookshelves and brought books to my room, gathering them around me thickly. I read by day and into the night. I thought about perfectibility, and deism, and adjectives, and clouds, and then foxes. I locked my door, from the inside, and leaped from the roof and went to the woods, by day or darkness.

Athletes take care of their bodies. Writers must similarly take care of the sensibility that houses the possibility of the poems. There is nourishment in books, other art, history, philosophies--in holiness and mirth.

standing within this otherness—the beauty and the mystery of the world, out in the fields or deep inside books—can re-dignify the worst-stung heart.

Wherever I've lived my room and soon the entire house is filled with books; poems, stories, histories, prayers of all kinds stand up gracefully or are heaped on shelves, on the floor, on the bed. Strangers old and new offering their words bountifully and thoughtfully, lifting my heart. But, wait! I've made a mistake! how could these makers of so many books that have given so much to my life—how could they possibly be strangers?

About the River Clarion Along its shores were, may I say, very intense cardinal flowers. And trees, and birds that have wings to uphold them, for heaven's sakes– the lucky ones: they have such deep natures, they are so happily obedient. While I sit here in a house filled with books, ideas, doubts, hesitations.

And this is what I learned: that the world's otherness is antidote to confusion, that standing within this otherness - the beauty and the mystery of the world, out in the fields or deep inside books - can re-dignify the worst-stung heart.

What do 'civilization' and 'monks' mean?" asked Annie. "I think civilization is when people have books and art and good manners," said Jack.

Brother Patrick's rosy face turned white. "Make haste!" he said to the other monks. "Gather the books and hide.

All the books in the Imperial Library will be burned," he said. "That's rotten!" said Annie. "Indeed it is!" the scholar said quietly.

Mary Pope Osborne

The tree house started to spin. It spun faster and faster. Then everything was still. Absolutely still. (Magic Tree House Series)

Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne

It could take them to the places in the books. All they had to do was to point to a picture and wish to be there. Jack and Annie visited the time of

Morgan is a magical librarian from the time of King Arthur. She travels through time and space, gathering books.

Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne

Books were more valuable to him than gold.

Mary Pope Osborne

Reading is the passport for countless adventures

Dear Reader, Did you know there's a Magic Tree House® book for every kid?

Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne