Books swept me away, this way and that, one after the other; I made endless vows according to their lights for I believed them.

Annie Dillard
Books swept me away, this way and that, one after...
Books swept me away, this way and that, one after...
Books swept me away, this way and that, one after...
Books swept me away, this way and that, one after...
About This Quote

People with a love of books often have a great love for reading. They are quite likely to read one book after another, savoring every word. And if they’re like me, they make endless vows to their favorite authors. I used to make endless vows to the characters in the books I loved.

As if they could hear me, I would promise them that I would do this or go there. Singers, actors and other celebrities understand the power of words. When they sing or act, more often than not they are offering up some sort of pledge or promise.

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