The Importance of Reading and Ownership of Books

The author believes that borrowed books must be treated with punctiliousness and formality, and should not be damaged.

The author describes the treatment of one's own books as affectionate intimacy that annihilates formality.

The practice of marking favorite passages enables easier remembrance of significant sayings and quick reference in later years.

<p>The author suggests that everyone should begin collecting a private library in youth to cultivate the instinct of private property and enjoy the advantages without any evils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author believes that books are for use, not for show, and encourages owning books that can be freely marked and used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Books</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Book-friends can be enjoyed whenever you want, unlike living friends who may be physically inaccessible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>You can enjoy the most truly aristocratic society in the world whenever you want it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are usually almost as inaccessible.</p> Signup and view all the answers