E.B. White in Maine with his dog, Minnie
I’m featuring E.B. White again this week. Known to 20th century readers of the New Yorker magazine, he is best known for his three beloved, classic children’s books: Stuart Little, Charlotte’s Web, and The Trumpet of the Swan. He also co-authored a classic book for writers, The Elements of Style, by Strunk and White.
In case you need some peace and quiet in the midst of your summer, here is another of White’s quotes:
“A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question answered. Books are good company in sad times and happy times, for books are people —people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.”
I can’t live without reading a book, it’s in my blood!
Hugs, have a great Sunday!
Claudia
http://www.claudias-welt.com
Me too! But the trouble with writing a book is that for a while you have no time to read books. I just enjoyed your blog on Florence. Thanks for the tour and also the views of Michelangelo’s work. Also your t-shirt blog, From the title I thought it might be in English, but at the bottom I saw the translate button, and so was finally able to translate your blogsQ
love this – so much that I’m reblogging 🙂
Thanks for the reblog. Libraries are important. Some people feel we should do away with them since we now have the internet. No way!!
I have found book are a wonderful source of inspiration and guidance. It is like a form of escapism therapy almost!! Love the quote!!
Yes and books are guidance and therapy without words. We can turn the print around, ignore it, or read it several times. We can escape into the world of the story