quotes on reading

readathoncheerleader quotes on reading

Since today is the read-a-thon, here are a few quotes on reading:

To read a writer is for me not merely to get an idea of what he says, but to go off with him and travel in his company.
~André Gide

People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.”
~Logan Pearsall Smith

No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.
~Lady Mary Wortley Montagu

Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.
~Mortimer J. Adler

Never read a book through merely because you have begun it.
~John Witherspoon

Literature is my Utopia.
~Helen Keller

It’s not too late to pick up a book and join in the fun!

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6 Responses to quotes on reading

  1. Veens says:

    Never read a book through merely because you have begun it.
    ~John Witherspoon

    this one… u know what?! i disagree! :D **smiles** i m happy if i can disagree with a famous quote :D

    ok now the reason..there has been books.. i ahve started…and feel y the HELL did i start .. and then it becomes interesting and i like it :)

    see the reasoning ;)

    and thanks for stopping by… i find yur username so cte n funny :) Hell softdrink :)

    r u reading too?! :)

  2. Sandra says:

    Interesting quotes. I like your blog and your sense of humour.

  3. Dar says:

    Great quotes Jill!

  4. bkclubcare says:

    “B-double E double R U-N beer run!”

    You are an AWESOMMMMME cheerleader.

  5. tanabata says:

    Thanks for stopping by to cheer me on. Great quotes!

  6. softdrink says:

    Hi Veens…nope, just cheering. I’m a firm believer in giving up on books that bore me. :-D

    Thanks Sandra and Dar!

    Hi Care! rah, rah…now go back to your book. :-D

    Hi tanabata…hope you’re enjoying the read-a-thon!

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