Jonathan Franzen Quote

The death of a billionaire is worth more to the media than the lives of a billion poor people.

You are more likely to find three TVs inside a randomly selected house than you are to find a single book that is or was not read to pass an exam, to please God, or to be a better cook.

We are all born as storytellers. Our inner voice tells the first story we ever hear.

She might not have read many books. But when she reads a book, she swallows the very words. If you open the books on her shelves, you will find that the front and back covers encase white pages.

Sit here, so I may writeyou into a poem and make you eternal.

Oh, how scary and wonderful it is that words can change our lives simply by being next to each other.

Sometimes, when inspiration runs dry, I drink classical music until my words spill out.

Yes, we know you are a graduate with PhD. But when was the last time you chase after a book shop to buy and read a book at your own volition to obtain an information for your self-development? Knowled...

Sitting in the brightly lit library, surrounded by books, in total silence, that was ma personal zenith.

I am going to build a fortress of books.Will you come inside and live with me?