That the grace of fable stirs the mind"...and..."that the perusal of excellent books is, as it were, to interview with the noblest men of past ages

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Many people agree with Shakespeare's words, "that the grace of fable stirs the mind", because they think that reading good stories can help them to be more imaginative and creative. However, there are others who believe that books are more than just entertainment. They believe that by reading inspiring stories, they can learn how to live with more compassion and respect for all people.

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