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Augustine Birrell quotes

English Author January 19, 1850 – November 20, 1933

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Augustine Birrell quote: "Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes..."
Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm. Augustine Birrell
An ordinary man can surround himself with two thousand books and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is possible to be happy. Augustine Birrell
A conventional good read is usually a bad read, a relaxing bath in what we know already. A true good read is surely an act of innovative creation in which we, the readers, become conspirators. Augustine Birrell
Augustine Birrell quote: "Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one."
Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one. Augustine Birrell
Augustine Birrell quote: "Libraries are not made; they grow. Good as it is to inherit a..."
Libraries are not made; they grow. Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one. Augustine Birrell
Augustine Birrell quote: "History is the great dust-heap... a pageant and not a philosophy."
History is the great dust-heap... a pageant and not a philosophy. Augustine Birrell
Given Pounds and five years, and an ordinary man can in the ordinary course, without any undue haste or putting any pressure upon his taste, surround himself with books, all in his own language, and thence forward have at least one place in the world. Augustine Birrell
Augustine Birrell quote: "That great dust-heap called 'history'."
That great dust-heap called 'history'. Augustine Birrell
The man who has a library of his own collection is able to contemplate himself objectively, and is justified in believing in his own existence. Augustine Birrell
Augustine Birrell quote: "Libraries are not made, they grow."
Libraries are not made, they grow. Augustine Birrell

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