All the books we own, both read and unread, are the fullest expression of self we have at our disposal.... But with each passing year, and with each whimsical purchase, our libraries become more and more able to articulate who we are, whether we read the books or not.

Nick Hornby
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All the books we own, both read and unread, are the fullest expression of self we have at our disposal. The more books we have in our library, the more self-expression we have. This quote is powerful because it recognizes that even when you don’t spend time reading, your library gives you a good idea of who you are. When you don’t read a book, it doesn’t mean that you don’t care about that subject or that you don’t have an interest in that culture. A library is a great way to gather many diverse ideas and experiences with just a few purchases.

Source: The Polysyllabic Spree

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