Prominent figures and authors have spoken on the impact reading has had on their lives, shaping them into the changemakers they are today. A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”– Neil Gaiman in Coraline(print by Aenaon Art Work)

The America I love still exists at the front desks of our public libraries.”– Kurt Vonnegut in A Man Without A CountrySalvation is certainly among the reasons I read. Reading and writing have always pulled me out of the darkest experiences in my life. Stories have given me a place in which to lose myself. They have allowed me to remember. They have allowed me to forget. They have allowed me to imagine different endings and better possible worlds.”– Roxane Gay in Bad Feminist Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. – P.J. O’Rourke 8 If you believe there are great quotes that should be added to the list, don’t hesitate to reach us on social media with your recommendations. Thanks! 50 best quotes about books and reading 1 In some cases, sayings can also be described simply as common expressions or phrases, which are used to convey a particular thought we have. For instance, the saying “out of the blue” is often used when something unexpected happens, but it does not contain any truth or advice. So, while sayings generally do carry some kind of deeper insight, they can also just be like any other basic expression. One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time.”

Real meaning: Naval commander Horatio Nelson is a hero in British history, but even he had his foibles. During one particular battle, his ships were sent to battle a huge combined fleet from Norway and Denmark. When an officer suggested that they withdraw, according to legend, Nelson held the telescope up to his blind eye and said: I have always imagined paradise will be a kind of library.”– Jorge Luis Borges (print from wtfoxart) A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return.”– Salman Rushdie Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him. – Maya Angelou 13 Children know perfectly well that unicorns aren’t real, but they also know that books about unicorns, if they are good books, are true books.”– Ursula K. Le Guin

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C.S. Lewis is the author of several meaningful quotes about books and reading, and we feature a few of them in this list. The one shown above is beautifully designed by Violet and Alfie. You can get it in one of four colors. Real meaning: As old sayings go, this one is the most literal I can find. 18 th-century playwright John Dennis wanted an authentic sound of thunder to give his play more gravitas. So he invented a thunder-making machine. Whether you’re an avid reader seeking affirmation or someone looking to cultivate a reading habit, these quotes are sure to resonate with you and perhaps inspire you to open that book you’ve been meaning to read.