I prefer the skylineof a shelf of books.

Jim Harrison
About This Quote

The skyline of a shelf of books is the place you go to when you need to read. You can relax in that place and take your time. When you are reading, the world slips away into the pages that hold the story. This quote is saying that books hold so much more than just words on paper.

When you read, you are transported to another place where all the troubles of the world disappear. The skyline of a shelf of books is where you can find peace and quiet when there are too many people around.

Source: Braided Creek

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