There are many wonderful quotes that capture the magic of books. In this collection of the best quotes about books and reading, I’ve included inspirational words shared by authors and fellow book lovers throughout history.
Here are just a few of my favourite quotes about books and reading.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Dr. Seuss
“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!”
Jane Austen
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”
Ernest Hemingway
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
C.S. Lewis
“To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.”
Victor Hugo
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Books are the mirrors of the soul.”
Virginia Woolf
“These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: You are not alone.”
Roald Dahl
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”
George R.R. Martin
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.”
Walt Disney
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.”
Jorge Luis Borges
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
Charles W. Eliot
“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.”
J.R.R. Tolkien
“Some books are so familiar that reading them is like being home again.”
Louisa May Alcott
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
Stephen King
Summary
From the whimsical musings of Dr. Seuss to the profound insights of Ernest Hemingway, each of these quotes about books and reading really highlights the joy and comfort books bring into our lives.
Which is your favourite? Let us know in the comments!