That's why I call this place the Haunted Bookshop. Haunted by the ghosts of the books I haven't read. - Christopher Morley

In every man's heart there is a secret nerve
that answers to the vibrations of beauty.

I think reading a good book makes one modest. When you see the marvellous insight into human nature which a truly great book shows, it is bound to make you feel small — like looking at the Dipper on a clear night, or seeing the winter sunrise when you go out to collect the morning eggs. And anything that makes you feel small is mighty good for you.

Non esiste in astratto un buon libro: un libro è buono soltanto quando appaga una fame umana, o confuta qualche umano errore.