With a book he was regardless of time...

Jane Austen
About This Quote

The quote means that with a book he was regardless of time. With a book he was regardless of seasons, without the book life would be meaningless. Books give us meaning in life. When you are not reading books you lose your identity.

The quote advises that if you want to be free from the constraints of time, stay with books. For example, some people believe that they need to go out and party on weekends and holidays, but they never know when they will be able to get back home and read a book.

Source: Pride And Prejudice

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