quotes for reading

Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to bechewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts,others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly,and with diligence and attention.~ Francis Bacon ~ When I look back, I am so impressed againwith the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense ofmyself in the world, I would do that again by reading,just as I did when I was young.~ Maya Angelou ~ Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.~ Joseph Addison  ~ Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.~ Mortimer J. Adler ~ That is a good book which is opened withexpectation and A library is a hospital for the mind.~ Anonymous ~ People die, but books never die. ~ Anonymous ~ If you can read this, thank a teacher.~ Anonymous Teacher ~ I've traveled the world twice over, Met the famous; saints and sinners, Poets and artists, kings and queens, Old stars and hopeful beginners, I've been where no-one's been before, Learned secrets from writers and cooks All with one library ticket To the wonderful world of books. ~ closed in profit.~ Amos Bronson Alcott ~