About This Quote
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, this quote is originally attributed to Bertrand Russell. It means that books don’t complain about your lack of attention. Books are quiet and so are never jealous of another person’s attentions. They do not get angry when you spend too much time on Facebook or talking on the phone than reading a book. Books are like life; they are always there for you no matter how much time you give them.
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