Books delight to the very marrow of one's bones. They speak… - Plutarch

" "
Books delight to the very marrow of one's bones. They speak to us, consult with us, and join with us in a living and intense intimacy.

Plutarch

English

Collect this quote

About Plutarch

Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus (c. 46 – 120) was a Greek historian, biographer, and essayist.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Native Name: L. Mestrius Plutarchus • Πλούταρχος

Alternative Names: Plutarchus • Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus • Plutarchos • Plutarch of Chaeronea • Ploutarchos

All quotes from Plutarch Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Plutarch:

Jonathan Swift Seneca Samuel Johnson Francis Bacon Benjamin Franklin

Additional quotes by Plutarch

The man who is completely wise and virtuous has no need of glory, except so far as it…eases his way to action by the greater trust that it procures him.

When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, "This is a wonderful speech," said he; "but he that saith it never heard the sound of trumpets."

no beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

Books delight to the very marrow of one's bones. They speak to us, consult with us, and join with us in a living and intense intimacy. - Plutarch

About Plutarch

Also Known As

Limited Time Offer

Additional quotes by Plutarch

Limited Time Offer