Indeed, E.B. says it so eloquently, “A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy …”
E.B. White in Maine with his dog, Minnie
I’m featuring E.B. White again this week. Known to 20th century readers of the New Yorker magazine, he is best known for his three beloved, classic children’s books: Stuart Little, Charlotte’s Web, and The Trumpet of the Swan. He also co-authored a classic book for writers, The Elements of Style, by Strunk and White.
In case you need some peace and quiet in the midst of your summer, here is another of White’s quotes:
“A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question answered. Books are good company in sad times and happy times, for books are people —people who have managed to stay alive by…
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I love books and book places. Thank you for sharing this ☺️
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What a wonderful quote!! I also have found comfort, guidance, relaxation and escapism inside the covers of a book.
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That is a fantastic quotation!
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Don’t quit understand your email. Thanks for checking in. I still miss my dogs, but it’s no longer practical. Instead I now have 5 grandogs.
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so sorry – am sure grandogs are grateful to have you 🙂
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