The appeal of external things often fades with time, whereas the flavor of reading deepens the longer it is savored.
Learning should come first, with reading regarded as the essence of learning.
Books are the most patient and most delightful companions. In times of difficulty, they never abandon you.
Sometimes, reading is a clever way to avoid deep thinking.
Reading is my sole recreation. I refuse to waste my time in hotels or on petty games; maintaining diligence and tirelessness in my career remains essential.
If my childhood could return, I would never waste a moment. I would dedicate every minute to reading.
To me, reading is the best remedy for life's unpleasantness. Books can dispel all worries.
Speed is the greatest enemy in reading. True skill lies in continuity and depth, not in speed.
There are many good books in the world, but they are only suited for those who can truly read them.
Under the influence of reading good books daily, all sorts of foolishness vanish without a trace.
Without books, human life becomes hollow. Books are not only our friends but also our constant companions. — (Soviet Poet) Bedny
Books are the most complex and greatest of all miracles created by humanity on its path to happiness and strength. — (Soviet Writer) Gorky
Without reading, there is no true learning, and consequently, no capacity for appreciation, literary talent, or broad knowledge. — (Russian Philosopher) Herzen
Books — the true university of the present day. — (English Writer) Carlyle
Books preserve the souls of past ages. — (English Writer) Carlyle
