Sayings and their Meanings: Don't Judge a Book by its Cover

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A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it. – Toni Morrison 64 These are just a few of many old sayings that have become popular over time. Do you have any to add to the list? The real difference, though, lies in our attitude to reading. Gilbert K. Chesterton once said: “There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and the tired man who wants a book to read.” It’s not just the books under fire now that worry me. It is the books that will never be written. The books that will never be read. – Judy Blume 63

Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them at all. – Henry David Thoreau 47 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 Prominent figures and authors have spoken on the impact reading has had on their lives, shaping them into the changemakers they are today. Real meaning: There are several explanations for this old saying, but it is generally attributed to a night of drunken antics in 1837 by the Marquis of Waterford. Books and reading are more than just hobbies — they’re gateways to other worlds, a form of travel while staying in place, and a catalyst for personal and social transformation.In old days books were written by men of letters and read by the public. Nowadays books are written by the public and read by nobody. – Oscar Wilde 50 They inspire our imaginations, broaden our horizons, and offer us perspectives we might never encounter otherwise. (And as Arthur taught us, having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card.)

If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.”– Haruki Murakami in Norwegian Wood He finished his software engineering degree in 2007 at the École de Technologie Supérieure de Montréal. The America I love still exists at the front desks of our public libraries.”– Kurt Vonnegut in A Man Without A CountryReal meaning: During the abolition of the slave trade of the 19 th century, southern states in the US would continue to capture and sell slaves. These slaves would be shipped down the Mississippi River and sold. Think of this – that the writer wrote alone, and the reader read alone, and they were alone with each other.”– A.S. Byatt in Possession

That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.”– Jhumpa Lahiri in The Namesake Writing and reading decrease our sense of isolation. They deepen and widen and expand our sense of life: they feed the soul… It’s like singing on a boat during a terrible storm at sea. You can’t stop the raging storm, but singing can change the hearts and spirits of the people who are together on that ship.” The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame. – Oscar Wilde 29 If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking. – Haruki MurakamiThese sayings will be familiar to individuals who grew up speaking in English. If you’re thinking about using these expressions during a conversation, then make sure you understand their meaning. So then, let’s go over several popular sayings and expressions that potentially have some wisdom to share: